Christine is a dedicated professional in long-term recovery who brings both lived experience and clinical expertise to her work. She earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Western Carolina University, specializing in addictions studies, and is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS).

She has served on the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team (START) at the Buncombe County Department of Social Services, where she supported families in maintaining recovery and working toward reunification. Christine is deeply passionate about recovery and believes in each person’s capacity for change, recognizing addiction as a disease that affects entire family systems. She holds hope for every individual she serves, offering compassionate, strengths-based guidance toward healing, self-sufficiency, and lasting transformation.