Christy brings over 25 years of non-profit management experience in the areas of program development, event management, public relations, marketing and communications, and fundraising. She has served in senior leadership positions with two national non-profit organizations and served as the Executive Director of a local non-profit. Prior to joining IPC, she served in various capacities with the National Psoriasis Foundation including Sr. Director of Education and Outreach where she was responsible for developing and managing education programs for patients and medical professionals, and as Director of Corporate Relations where she raised support for the organization and worked closely with industry to develop outreach programs. Christy joined the International Psoriasis Council in 2009 as a project manager and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2016. She brings to IPC a diverse set of skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for improving the lives of those living with psoriasis. She earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Concordia University in Portland, Oregon, and currently resides in Santa Rosa, California.