Christine grew up in the beautiful state of Wyoming. She attended the University of Wyoming where she received a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Christine is currently in her third year as a doctoral student at UND. Her primary research interests include diversity issues, substance abuse, and mental health issues in adolescence. In her free time, Christine enjoys gourmet cooking and spending time with her husband Cullan and their two cats. Christine is excited about her role as SAS Newsletter Editor and looks forward to receiving article submissions for the newsletter from students around the country.