As the Vice President of Operations, Christine is responsible for leading internal operations within the domains of operations leadership, business development, human resources, and IT to support the organization’s ability to achieve its mission. She works closely with other members of the team to oversee the functions that support the day-to-day operations of CAST’s programs, promoting integrated and productive planning, execution, evaluation and communications across all divisions.
Christine is also the Co-Project Director for the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES), directing the planning and implementation of CITES activities. In coordination with the center’s Principal Investigator (PI) and her Co-Project Director, Christine supports the evaluation and reporting, budgeting, and leveraging of internal and external partnerships related to this project.
Prior to joining CAST, Christine was the Senior Director of External Relations for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) where she was responsible for corporate partnerships, professional advancement programs, and supported advocacy efforts. Prior to her role at CoSN, she served as the Deputy Executive Director, for the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) for over 16 years where she collaborated with the Executive Director in charting the strategic direction of the organization and facilitated the members’ professional learning opportunities. In addition, she managed product development from conception to publication including Navigating the Digital Shift reports 2015–2019, the Broadband Imperative Report Series 2012-2019, and the Guide to Quality Instructional Materials. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting. She has worked as an educational consultant and curriculum developer for a national whole-school reform model, ESOL Coordinator, and elementary school teacher.
When she is not working, she enjoys walking, reading, cooking, cheering for the FSU Seminoles, and attending her teenage daughters' activities including softball games and swim meets.
