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About Me

I’m Christine Bork. For more than 30 years, I’ve worked alongside nonprofits and donors—building fundraising teams, shaping giving strategies, and seeing up close what truly creates lasting impact.

I currently serve as Chief Development Officer at the American Academy of Pediatrics, where our work supports 67,000 pediatricians and helps improve the health and well-being of children across the country.