Christina Ochs is the President and CEO of CIRM. Having worked at CIRM for nearly 20 years, she has deep experience and proficiency in every operational role at the company. Since becoming CEO in 2011, she has led the expansion and diversification of the firm into new industries and international markets. Christina earned an MBA from St. John’s University, Rome and a BA from New York University. She currently sits on several industry and not-for-profit boards, including the Women’s Board of the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Chicago Chamber Music Society, CASA of Cook County, and the Active Transportation Alliance.