Chris Dickerson

Christina brings over three decades of experience as an investment banker, senior industry executive, and advisor to private and public companies, and the non-profit sector, with deep expertise in the life science, digital health and pharmaceutical industries, in addition to major manufacturing and retail. Christina specializes in driving strategic growth for companies ranging from early-stage startups to commercial enterprises, with a strong focus on team building, corporate finance, strategic fundraising, and purpose-built transactions.

Currently serving as a strategic advisor and team member to startups and mature organizations, Christina is recognized as a seasoned company builder with a proven track record of scaling ventures at the intersection of innovation, investment, and impact. Most recently, Christina served as Chief Corporate Strategy and Chief Administrative Officer for Glooko, Inc., a global connected care and research platform for people with chronic conditions. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Corporate Development for Corium, Inc., a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products. At Corium, Christina led corporate, administration and operations as the company scaled from a privately held R&D startup to a Nasdaq-traded commercial organization that was ultimately acquired by private equity. A Stanford graduate, Christina began her career as an investment banker at Salomon Brothers Inc, Great Pacific Capital Inc., and J.P. Morgan & Co.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Christina is deeply committed to advancing human healthcare and supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. She has dedicated more than two decades to LifeMoves, serving as a Board member, Board Chair, and Chair Emeritus. She is also a founding member and Board member of DignityMoves, which is focused on accelerating access to sustainable, affordable, interim supportive housing throughout California and nationally. Furthermore, Christina serves on the Board and Executive Committee of ReSurge International, a Stanford-founded non-profit whose mission is to build, scale and sustain life-changing, reconstructive surgical care globally. An active Stanford volunteer since her undergraduate years, she served on the Stanford Associates Board of Governors for seven years, co-chaired every class reunion, participated in multiple capital leadership campaign committees, and served on the University’s General Use Permit Committee. In recognition of her contributions, she has received the Stanford Associates Governor’s Award and the Award of Merit. She holds an A.B. in International Relations and an A.B. in Economics from Stanford University.

Christina is an avid swimmer, adventure traveler, and Swatch collector.