Christa has been a Grant Writing Associate at BRI since 2021 and has written National Science Foundation and NY State Department of Education grants. She is a Registered Behavioral Therapist with expertise in neurological development. Christa is passionate about increasing access to healthcare services and educational accommodations through advocacy, grant writing, and increasing community awareness. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at the University of North Texas. She brings expertise related to interdisciplinary program development, statistics, mental healthcare, trauma and domestic violence, and behavioral healthcare