Christy attended the University of Florida and received a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion. During Christy's college tenure she participated in many educational and leadership conferences which furthered her interest in empowering, championing and being inclusive of women from all diverse backgrounds.

Christy taught 1st grade, physical education, and high school girl's health for 4 years in Jacksonville, Florida; and during this time developed the premiere physical education program used by the school.

Christy was also a Mary Kay consultant for 4 years and achieved Star Recruiter status. During this time she exhibited leadership responsibilities while training and leading her team, holding skincare classes and one-on-one consultations that helped to develop self esteem and self confidence in women while teaching them about skincare and makeup.

Christy has over 10 years experience in the Health and Wellness industry and continues to pursue health and wellness activities through weight training, aerobics, dancing, and pole dancing (for fitness and fun). In addition, she continues to educate herself through community education courses, self-improvement courses, reading, and staying abreast of women's health, business, family and relationship and other topics.