Christine brings to JAX a track record of success in driving strategic planning and mission‑critical philanthropy for science, education, and cultural institutions, notably during periods of organizational transformation.
Prior to JAX, Christine spent 12 years at the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF). As Chief Advancement Officer and an executive team member of NYSCF since 2013, Christine partnered with internal and external leaders to expand NYSCF’s scientific programs and research facilities. She joined NYSCF from the international fundraising consulting firm CCS, where she served as a Vice President. As on-site counsel to leading organizations across the non-profit sector, she worked closely with CEOs and Boards, providing strategic counsel to advance institutional growth, governance, and programmatic impact through philanthropy.
A violinist of over 35 years, Christine is a lifelong champion of the performing arts. She previously worked at the Yale School of Music and currently serves on the Boards of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra Foundation and the Chelsea Music Festival in New York City, reflecting her continued commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement.
Christine holds an an AB in psychology from Harvard College and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.