After earning her Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Virginia (UVA) in 2010, Christine earned subsequent certifications in Clinical Nurse Leadership, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatric Critical Care, and Operating Room Nursing, and completed a Pediatric Palliative Care Fellowship while working at CNMC. Prior to her career in nursing, Christine worked as an EMT in both urban and rural Emergency Department settings and volunteered for more than a decade in Fire & EMS services. Christine is passionate about optimizing clinical outcomes, improving the lived experiences of patients and families across the continuum of care, and facilitating healthcare providers in providing the safest, most effective care while maximizing their own well-being.