Christine Spadafor

Christine Spadafor

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Experience

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    Las Vegas, Nevada Area

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    Boston, New York, United States

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    Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

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    Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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    Cambridge, MA

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    Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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    Texas and Nevada

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    Greater Los Angeles Area

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    Cambridge, MA

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    Greater Boston Area

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    Beijing City, China

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    Greater Boston Area

Education

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    Harvard Law School

  • La Roche University awarded Christine Spadafor an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of her longstanding service on behalf of at-risk children and individuals unable to advocate for themselves. (Presentation of the honorary degree may be viewed at http://www.christinespadafor.com/news/2015/5/9/christine-spadafor-awarded-doctor-of-humane-letters-degree .)

  • Mercyhurst University awarded Christine Spadafor an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of her professional accomplishments and service to vulnerable and at-risk populations.

Publications

  • Building a Post-Merger Board of Directors: The Credit Unions at Dazzling Studios

    Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Case Study No. TCI-0158

  • St. Jude's Ranch for Children

    Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Case Study No. 1-0146

    Other authors
    • Professor John Vogel (Tuck), Kelly Winquist

  • Tale of Two Turnarounds: Heading Back in the Right Direction

    Nonprofit Quarterly

    In this "Nonprofit Quarterly" article, Christine Spadafor, Tuck School Professor John Vogel, and Kelly Winquist described what it took for two organizations in crisis to begin their journeys back to financial and operational health. (Christine Spadafor is the former Chief Executive of St. Jude's Ranch for Children.)

    Other authors
    • Professor John Vogel (Tuck), Kelly Winquist
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  • Articles published by the United Nations, addressing public health, environmental health and maternal and child health issues

  • Monitoring the Worker for Exposure and Disease: Scientific, Legal and Ethical Considerations in the Use of Biomarkers

    Johns Hopkins University Press

    Other authors
    • Professor Nicholas A. Ashford (MIT), Dale Hattis, Charles Caldart

  • Human Monitoring: Scientific, Legal and Ethical Considerations

    Harvard Environmental Law Review

    Other authors
    • Professor Nicholas A. Ashford (MIT)

Honors & Awards

  • Panelist, Harvard Business School annual conferences on "Dynamic Women in Business"

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    Participated on panel" Building an Effective Team"

  • Keynote Speaker, Young Presidents Organization

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    Speech addressed " Adaptive Governance: Structure, Processes and Dynamics for a Forward-Looking, Agile Board of Directors"

  • Speaker, Harvard Medical School's international "Women in Leadership" conferences "Career Advancement and Leadership Skills for Women in Healthcare"

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    Speech addressed "Effective Leadership in an Uncertain Healthcare Environment: Strategies for Agility, Adaptability and Resilience"

  • Workshop Lead, Harvard Medical School 2018 international "Women in Leadership" conference "Career Advancement and Leadership Skills for Women in Healthcare"

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    Led workshop addressing "Women in Leadership - Why So Few Women at the Top?: Obstacles Facing Women in Healthcare"

  • Panelist, DirectWomen Webinar

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    Participated on panel " Alternate Paths to the Boardroom"

  • Featured Speaker, Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health Women in Leadership Symposium 2018

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    Speech addressed "Cultivating Personal Power to Effect Breakthrough in Organizational Change"

  • Panelist, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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    Participated on panel "Leaders for Change: How Do We Balance the Scales?"

  • Keynote Interviewer, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth "Let's Get Real: Forte Men as Allies Leadership Summit"

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    Conducted interview with Dr. Brad Johnson and Dr. David Smith, authors of "Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women"

  • Panelist, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

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    Participated on panel "How Can Male Allies at Business Schools Pave the Way for Corporate Programs?"

  • Featured Speaker, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth "The 50%: The Changing Arc of Women's Rights"

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    Speech addressed "Advocacy Strategies and Skills: Breakthrough Change from Everyday Leadership"

  • Keynote Speaker, Harvard Medical School 2017 international "Women in Leadership" conference "Career Advancement and Leadership Skills for Women in Healthcare"

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    Keynote addressed " Effective Leadership in an Uncertain Healthcare Environment: Strategies for Agility, Adaptability and Resilience."

  • Panelist, Tuck School of Business 4th Annual "Initiative for Women" Symposium

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    Participated on panel: "Road to the Top: Women in Corporate Leadership."

  • Featured Speaker, American Medical Group Association 2017 Annual Conference

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    Speech addressed "Adaptive Leadership in Uncertain Times."

  • Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School of Government

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    Lectured on "Organizational Strategies for Uncertain Times" as part of a Leadership Seminar series.

  • Invited Speaker, Harvard Kennedy School of Government

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    Speech addressed "How to Turn Around An Under-Performing Nonprofit: Strategies for Adaptability in the Uncertain New Era of President Donald J. Trump."

  • Commencement Speaker

    La Roche College

    Christine Spadafor was chosen as the 2015 commencement speaker for La Roche College, her alma mater. Addressing the graduates on "Agile Career Strategies for Uncertain Times,"​ Ms. Spadafor shared lessons learned during her service as a board of directors member, management consultant, lawyer and chief executive. (Christine Spadafor's Commencement Speech may be viewed at http://www.christinespadafor.com/news/2015/5/9/christine-spadafor-delivers-2015-commencement-address-at-la-roche-college .)

  • Honorary Degree: Doctor of Humane Letters

    La Roche College

    Christine Spadafor was presented with an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of her significant contributions to society and the practical application of expertise to philanthropic causes. (Presentation of the honorary award may be viewed at http://www.christinespadafor.com/news/2015/5/9/christine-spadafor-awarded-doctor-of-humane-letters-degree .)

  • Alan Smith Visiting Executive Program at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth (2102 - Present)

    Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

    Lectures in the "Strategic Leadership" concentration, focusing on board governance and taught in the "Entrepreneurship in the Social Sector"​ concentration, focusing on how nonprofit organizations can operate an efficient and effective business while at the same time achieving their mission.

Organizations

  • Distinguished Professor of Practice, University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, School of Public Policy and Leadership

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    Courses taught in the Master's program: Women in Leadership; Adaptive Leadership

  • Direct Women (Board of Directors Professional Organization)

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    Selected by the American Bar Association (Business Law Section) in 2008 as one of the top 20 female attorneys in the United States with business expertise suitable for appointment to the Board of Directors of a publicly-traded corporation.

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