Christie L.

Christie L. is an experienced professional in human resources and operations, currently serving as the Director of Human Resources and Operations at Giffords since September 2021. Previously, Christie L. spent over 14 years at Higher Achievement in various leadership roles, including National Director of Human Capital and Senior Director of Programs, where efforts led to an increase in staff retention rates and fiscal excellence. Christie L.'s expertise encompasses employee recruitment, performance management, budget oversight, and strategic program implementation across multiple educational centers. Christie L. holds a B.S. in Biology from Georgetown University, a Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business, and an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Harvard Kennedy School.