Christi Holmes Staples

Christi Holmes Staples has a diverse work experience in the nonprofit sector. Christi currently serves as the Vice President of Policy and Government Relations at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley since July 2020. Prior to that, they worked as the Director for New England at CSH from October 2017 to July 2020. From September 2015 to August 2017, they held the position of Deputy Executive Director at the Partnership for Strong Communities. Before that, they served as the Executive Manager at The CT Multicultural Partnership and as the Health Leadership Fellowship Network Liaison at the CT Health Foundation, both from 2012 to 2015. Christi'searlier experience includes serving as the Vice President of Health Equity and Membership at the Connecticut State Medical Society from September 2002 to 2012.

Christi Holmes Staples obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies, General from Wheelock College between 1993 and 1997. Christi later pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a focus on Policy Practice at the University of Connecticut from 2014 to 2016.