Cristen Underwood

Cristen Underwood is a seasoned professional in business marketing and product development with extensive experience in the pet food industry. Currently serving as a Business Marketing Teacher at Boulder Valley School District since December 2023, Cristen previously held the position of Senior Director of Research and Product Development at Worldwise, Inc., where oversight of R&D operations for four major canine pet food brands led to a significant sales increase. With a background in marketing communications, Cristen has also served as Director of Marketing at Quaker Pet Group and managed category strategies at Petmate, contributing to substantial revenue growth throughout various roles. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change from Baylor University, an MBA in Marketing from Regis University, and a Bachelor of Science in News Editorial from the University of Colorado Boulder.