Christy is a PhD candidate in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Idaho working with Dr. Kasia Duellman. Her research involves characterization of Fusarium dry rot pathogens of potato in the Pacific Northwest and exploration of the relationship between in vitro fungicide sensitivity of Fusarium dry rot pathogens and disease control in the field. Christy previously earned BS and MS degrees in environmental science before pursuing her studies in plant pathology.