Christie Kerner

Christie Kerner has an extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Christie is currently serving as the COO of Medplace, where they are responsible for the company's operations, finance, and people. Prior to this, they worked as the Head of Scaling Strategies at AZ CROWN, where they helped executive teams align their organizations for growth. Christie also has experience as the Principal of Launch MiE, where they taught business skills to entrepreneurs, and as the Director of Venture Development at StartupAZ Foundation, where they facilitated the growth of Arizona startups. Christie also founded and served as the CEO of My Little Mascara Club, a company focused on empowering women. Christie has held roles as the Fractional CPO and Leadership Coach at H Factor, as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Turbulence and IntraEdge, and as the National Director and Regional Director at Startup Grind, a global startup community. Additionally, they have worked at Arizona State University in various leadership positions within the entrepreneurship department.

Christie Kerner's education history includes earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from Western Governors University in 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a General Studies background from North Idaho College in 1993. Later, in 2020, they completed their education by achieving a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University.