Christine has a degree in Psychology from Gettysburg College and pursued graduate studies in Therapeutic Recreation at the University of Maryland. She has spent the last 40 years working with individuals with disabilities and most of her work is with those on the autism spectrum.  She has been with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at USF since 2006 and serves as the Assistant Program Director coordinating community engagement, outreach, and special projects.  She has supported CARD USF’s safety initiatives for many years and helped create their ASD & Drowning Prevention Workgroup. Christine was presented with the Water Smart Tots Water Warrior award in 2025. 

Financial: employed at USF CARD. Conference registration paid. Non-financial: none to disclose.