Christine Smith, M.A.

Christine supports CAL in community engagement, convening, and facilitation and supports organizations in shaping authentic, community-led solutions. She is an expert in the impacts of historical trauma, is a certified Adverse Childhood Experiences trainer, and is trained in multiple facilitation modalities. Christine founded a grassroots volunteer organization, Metro Talking Circle, that provided strategic direction on equity to the City of Minneapolis. Christine has worked at The Minnesota Department of Human Services leading disparities reduction efforts that impact communities experiencing employment inequities and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) as the Health Equity and Tribal Grants Supervisor for the Office of Statewide Health Improvement Initiative. Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication, a Master of Arts degree in Family Life Education, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree and licensure in Co-Occurring disorders.

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