Christina Richey
Dr. Christina “Chrissy” Richey is the Director for Partnerships and Business Development at The SETI Institute in Mt. View, CA.
Chrissy focuses on partnerships and large-scale funding initiatives by cultivating relationships with government agencies, private industry, and private foundations to diversify and grow institutional revenue streams. In addition to partnership development, Chrissy serves as the strategic lead for SSAIL, helping expand the program’s reach, visibility, and long-term sustainability. As PI of a NASA SMD award, Dr. Richey also provides guidance on the proposal process, and trains researchers within the community on best practices for proposal submission and review. In addition to their scientific management activities, Dr. Richey is an award-winning advocate for inclusivity in the workplace.