Christie Welch is a nonprofit leader committed to driving community empowerment and social change. Since 2021, she has served as Deputy Director of 2X Game Changers, advancing education, mentorship, and resource access for those affected by systemic inequities.

She holds a Master’s in NGO Management from Johns Hopkins University and earned her bachelor’s degree in Pan-African Studies and Humanities from the University of Louisville, with minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies, graduating cum laude with Honors as a Woodford R. Porter Scholar.

A registered 200-hour yoga teacher, Christie is passionate about making wellness and mindfulness more accessible to marginalized communities in Louisville.