Bio
Dr. Christine Shaefer brings a diverse background to her facilitations of dynamic learning experiences. She blends a BA in English/Communications from Pace University, a MA in Theatre & Drama from University of WI-Madison, and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Marian University with 25 years of work with and leadership across for-profit, not-for-profit, and public sectors.
Having presented leader and organizational development offerings on five contents for global audiences, Christine sees life through a strengths-based frame. She creates research-grounded curriculum customized to each audience, facilitates with high-engagement both in-person and online, and provides compassionate yet challenging leader coaching.
Previously holding the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives and completing the Institute for Organization Management (IOM) at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as well as Leadership-Fox Cities, Christine served as the Executive Vice President of a non-profit membership association for ten years prior to joining the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Federal Executive Institute (FEI) where she served for nearly a decade as the Program Director and Faculty Chair for an extensive portfolio leader and organizational development offerings for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
As a freelancer, she has presented numerous board, volunteer and leader development programs, planning sessions, and spokesperson trainings. She now devotes herself full-time to freelance work for the benefits of individuals, their organizations, and the people they serve. With a focus on leaders – wherever they are – improving their communication, connection, and critical thinking skills, Christine urges individuals and organizations to employ both-and thinking to meet the challenges of today’s complex world.
