Christie Eckler

Christie Eckler is the Principal Strategist & Founder of CME Consulting LLC, offering leadership training, executive advising, fund development, and community outreach guidance. Christie also serves as Chief Advancement Officer at The Dallas Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, and has held leadership roles at organizations such as Simple Leadership Strategies, National MS Society, and Botanical Research Institute of Texas and Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Christie holds a MSSW degree in Social Work-Community & Administrative Practice and a BSW degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington.