Christopher Mullen

Christopher Mullen has a diverse work experience in the field of information systems and technology. Christopher is currently serving as the Director of Information Systems at Children's Bureau since November 2022. Prior to this role, they worked at Wayfinder Family Services for seven years as the Senior Director of Information Systems and Technology. During their tenure, they developed a hybrid IT model, recruited an internal team, and managed IT vendor relations. Christopher also focused on security and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Before joining Wayfinder Family Services, Christopher worked at Retirement Housing Foundation, where they held multiple positions. Christopher served as the Director of Information Technology Services and Information Security Officer, where they rebuilt the technology department, managed operations and infrastructure, and developed the department budget. Christopher also worked as the Business Applications Manager, overseeing client service operations, application administration, and vendor relationships. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Senior Business Analyst at the same company.

Christopher also has experience as a self-employed Project Consultant, providing software consultation and implementation services for the real estate industry. Christopher worked as a Consulting Associate at Lupine Partners/DCI Systems, where they provided software consultation and marketing services for the real estate industry.

Christopher started their career at Salick Health Care as a Supervisor of Patient Accounts, where they supervised A/R staff, restructured the department, and implemented a new computer system. Christopher also worked as a Biller/Hospital Liaison at Insurance Support Services.

Overall, Christopher Mullen has a strong background in information systems and technology management, project management, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance. Christopher has worked in various roles in multiple organizations, showcasing their expertise and adaptability in the field.

Christopher Mullen obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems from the California State University-Long Beach - College of Business. Christopher attended this institution from 1996 to 2002.

In 2006, Christopher pursued further education and obtained a Master of Science degree in Health Care Management from the California State University, Los Angeles. Christopher completed this program in 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Christopher Mullen also holds several certifications. Christopher obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in July 2005. In April 2006, they achieved the Project Management Certified Professional certification from Learning Tree International. Additionally, they obtained the Certified HIPAA Security Specialist (CHSS) and Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) certifications from HIPAA Academy in August 2011. In August 2013, Christopher earned the ITIL Foundation certification from APMG International.