Christy van der Westhuizen

Christy Van Der Westhuizen has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Christy is currently working as the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Legend Senior Living® since October 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Brand Ambassador for Bridge The Gap The Senior Living Podcast starting from January 2022. From January 2019 to September 2022, they held the position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing at MBK Senior Living. Christy also worked as the Regional Director of Sales and Marketing at Integral Senior Living from June 2014 to January 2019. Christy's experience also includes roles such as Community Marketing Director at Mission Hills at Rancho Mirage from April 2012 to June 2014, and Community Marketing Director at Whittier Place Senior Living from November 2009 to April 2012. Before entering the senior living industry, Christy worked as an Account Executive at USA National Title and as an Assistant Account Executive at Ticor Title. Christy also briefly worked as an Assistant Cruise Director with Holland America Line in 2006.

Christy Van Der Westhuizen earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree with a TV/Film emphasis in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Public Relations from Chapman University. This educational achievement spanned from the year 2000 to 2004. Additionally, Christy obtained certifications in "Essentials Plus: Coach for Peak Performance" and "Disney's Approach to Leadership Excellence" from the Disney Institute. The former certification was obtained in February 2022, while the latter was obtained in July 2021.