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Cristine Gibson joined Lilly and Company in August 2007 and in January 2010 became Director of Operations. She serves clients on a daily basis with scheduling, travel and event planning.
Cristine began her career in Texas politics working for Becky Armendariz Klein’s congressional campaign as Deputy Press Secretary. She later joined the office of State Representative Robert Talton for the 79th Session working as his Legislative and Communications Aide. Following the Session, Cristine worked for Talton as his Chief Committee Clerk in the House Committee on Urban Affairs where she worked closely with stakeholders on solutions to issues facing the housing market around the state.Cristine remained at the Capitol for one more legislative session where she joined the office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown as her Chief of Staff.
Cristine was born and raised in Austin, TX. In the fall of 1999, she left Texas and headed north to St. Paul, MN to attend the University of St. Thomas. She graduated in May 2003 with a B.A. in Public Relations with NRHA honors (recognizing the top one percent of student leaders on campus.) Prior to returning to Texas, Cristine worked as a press aide for U.S. Senator Norm Coleman, as an Assistant Coordinator of Events and Communications for Children's Home Society and Family Services and with the advance team for President George W. Bush on events around the Midwest.