Education:

Ph.D., Nursing Science
East Carolina University

MSN, Education Concentration
East Carolina University

Christa has served in a variety of educational roles throughout her professional career, including academia and the biopharmaceutical industry. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. She earned her Ph.D. in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Nursing Education from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. She is board-certified as a Nurse Executive (NE-BC) through the American Nurse Credentialing Center and as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) through the National League for Nursing. Her research interests include systems science, informal caregiving, and patient safety. Christa’s doctoral research was focused on exploring the impact of COVID-19 on work system’s influence on care processes and ambulation outcomes. With over 30 years’ experience, her work background includes nursing, education, sales, and business.