Christine Ecker
Grants and Finance Specialist, Research, Data and Innovation

Christine is a Grant and Finance specialist within the Research Data & Innovation (RDI) team operating across WRI's international offices. Christine will support the efforts of the Data Lab and Resource Watch teams by assisting in the management of budget, contracts, and sub-contracts for the growing portfolio of grants and partnerships.
Prior to joining WRI, Christine worked at Disney for 25 in customer service, accounts payable, billing invoices for weddings and conventions, and was involved in bank out/balance transactions and paying Cast Members payroll hours. Also, Christine worked with a federal agency in financial tracking to support the funds/add or transfer and research for unliquidated balances.
Christine studied in Master in Public Administration from Gallaudet University in DC and graduated in 2019. Christine studied as a budget analyst, economic, public policy maker and strategic leadership & management.
Christine currently lives Beltsville, Maryland. Christine has been involved in marathon races since 2013, traveling and visiting/ spending time with her kids in Florida. Christine enjoys scrapbooking for family and friends albums, and skiing.