Christa Rooks

Christa Rooks is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Communications Manager and formerly as Communications Coordinator at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls since February 2016. In these roles, Christa has managed various communication outputs including agency newsletters, online content, and promotional materials, while also overseeing the agency's online newsroom and photography at events. Prior to Mercy Home, Christa worked at 22nd Century Media LLC in various editorial roles, including Freelance Reporter and Editor, where responsibilities included reporting on community events, managing publications, and social media. Christa's early career included positions as a Legal Assistant at Ira Jay Cohen, contributing writer at Suite101.com, and Public Life Reporter at Columbia Missourian, culminating with a Bachelor's of Journalism in Magazine Writing from the University of Missouri-Columbia.