Christine is a Professor of Public Policy and Politics and the Director of Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia. She studies social justice advocacy, activism and direct action through social entrepreneurship. She’s published two books and many articles and has traveled the world doing her research. Most recently, she traveled to Mexico to work with refugees as our country continues to block entry and imprison people fleeing unbearable situations in their home countries. Our country and world need people like her, and our community is lucky to have her.