Christine is an eternal optimist regarding the power of design in shaping an inspiring and sustainable environment. Christine has been active in shaping places, processes, and organizations in the US and internationally through her work as an architect, educator, and activist. Christine seeds provocative ideas and builds a community of action around them. She is passionate about quality design in the public realm and her collaborations have resulted in nationally recognized ecodistricts, city comprehensive plans, mobility infrastructure projects, green infrastructure landscapes, riverfront park systems, and architecture that celebrates public life. In addition to her passion for designing inspiring places, her thought-provoking engagement methods help organizations prepare to implement ambitious projects. She has embedded herself in communities and developed collaborative methods and leadership, as shared through the evolveEA's Community Engagement Strategy Deck.

She is a frequent speaker at national conferences and her projects and research has been published internationally Her projects are frequently recognized with national and regional distinctions, including national awards from the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Architects. Most importantly, she is an enthusiastic fan of MPact and loves the Pecha Kucha event!