Experience and Expertise

Experience and Expertise

Christine is a leader, a strategist, an entrepreneur, and an accomplished communications professional with years of experience across multiple disciplines, including corporate communications, public & media relations, strategic philanthropy, and strategic planning.

Leader – Christine’s ability to lead is well-known throughout the organizations in which she has worked. As a former executive and the 1st Latina Vice President of Rockwell Automation (formerly Rockwell International Corporation), Christine is well-versed in how to navigate her way through the corporate environment. In the nonprofit world, Christine has led multimillion dollar fundraising campaigns, managed construction of a major facility on Lake Michigan, and has initiated and nurtured many community, corporate and civic relationships, including underrepresented minority groups.

Strategic Thinker, Tactical Implementer – Christine is a strategic thinker with expertise in developing detailed business and strategic plans. At the same time, she is able to roll up her sleeves and join her team to get the work done.

Innovative Entrepreneur – Christine credits her success as an entrepreneur to the training and experience she gained as a member of corporate executive management; a nonprofit leader; and most importantly, to her creativity and tenacity. Following her successful 30-year career at Rockwell, Christine helped build and open a major science and technology nonprofit center in Milwaukee; launched a consulting business; and launched JGCG Enterprises, LLC to publish a book of Spanish-language poetry with her business partner, Jose E. Grijalva.

Corporate Connections – During her successful 30-year career with Rockwell International Corporation, now Rockwell Automation, Christine formed many professional relationships. She has worked directly with two Rockwell CEOs and their management teams. In her role of representing Rockwell in the community, Christine interacted with captains of industry and high-level executives in numerous Fortune 100 companies.

Effective Relationship Manager – Christine was responsible for enhancing the worldwide image of Rockwell Automation. Internally, she interfaced with all levels of Rockwell executives and employees. Externally, Christine worked closely with representatives of the community, academia, civic and nonprofit leaders, general and trade media, and the general public. In her nonprofit role as President & CEO of Discovery World, Christine was responsible for relationships with donors, corporate partners, educators, civic and community leaders, and the general public. One of Christine’s greatest sources of pride is the fact that many young professionals have adopted her as a mentor and lifelong friend.

Strong Writing, Interviewing and Editing Skills – Christine’s early experiences in managing the Communications function for Rockwell’s Defense Electronics businesses gave her the experience of working well with engineering and technical personnel. During that time, she acquired the unique skill of translating technical jargon into easily understood language for the lay person. In her previous role as Editor of the Rockwell News, Christine determined editorial content, interviewed employees, executives and customers, wrote & edited articles, and news releases, and published the company newspaper using the company’s first desktop publishing software.

Transferable Technical Skills – Christine has worked in various industries, including highly technical and engineering environments, the nonprofit sector, and with construction and trades professionals. Her skills and expertise brings new perspective and diversity of thought to each sector.