She specializes in human resources (HR) and teaches Employee Relations and Strategic HR Management, where she leverages community service learning and community partnerships to guide students to achieve program learning outcomes. Christian's professional and industry experience is also in the domain of human resources; she has held the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation for over 15 years. Christian collaborates with industry and academic partners to conduct research in several areas connected to HR, including leadership development and emerging leaders, mentorship, and transformational learning. In 2017, Christian received the Teaching Excellence Award from the Mount Royal University Faculty Association.