Christine has served on the Writers & Books Board of Directors since 2016. She retired in 2019 from a 32-year career in commercial banking, most recently as Senior Vice President at Canandaigua National Bank. She holds an MBA from the Simon School at the University of Rochester and an undergraduate degree in mathematics. She is deeply passionate about the literary arts, educational programs, and creating meaningful connections. She is especially proud of Writers & Books’ role as an accessible and relevant community resource that brings people together through the power of the literary arts.