Christa is an Influencer, Tactical Marketing Strategist, Graphic/Web Designer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Social Media & SEO Guru and owner of Epiphany. She holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts, and graduated magna cum laude with her Master of Business Administration. Christa also fulfilled the requirements for the Certified Professional Services Marketer in October, 2003 granted by The Society of Marketing Professional Services, and is one of a few legal marketers in the state of Iowa. Christa is an Assistant Professor of Business at Mount Mercy University. She previously served an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Dubuque in their accelerated MBA (LIFE) program, and as an Adjunct Faculty at Mount Mercy University. Christa frequently guest lectures on various marketing topics, branding techniques, and communication tools. She is passionate about helping others identify their own unique spark and tell their story. As a gifted encourager, she is a natural brand influencer, helping firms of all sizes grow big dreams. Prior to moving back to Iowa, Christa co-founded, owned and operated The Epiphany Group, Inc. a full-services marketing firm in Atlanta.

Christa is a philanthropic leader who is active in her community as a Marion Chamber Red Coats Ambassador and serving on the boards of both the Friends of Czech Village and Marion Cares. Christa volunteers her gifts and talents with Linn-Mar Foundation, Marion Evening Rotary Club, Linn-Mar Booster Club, Attachment & Trauma Network, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, House of Hope, His Hands Free Clinic, and Antioch Christian Church. Christa and her husband, Carlos, reside in Marion and are the proud parents of three young men, one godson, and one grandson.

Christa greatly enjoys collaborating with wonderfully talented individuals and firms and holds them in high regard. Gallup’s StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessed Christa’s top five themes as Strategic, Developer, Communication, Arranger, and Adaptability, and provided personalized strength insights that describe her quite accurately. Real Colors was also quite accurate with Orange, Blue, and Gold.