Giving Strong founder Christen Graham is a serial social entrepreneur committed to influencing positive social change. She brings two decades of experience in strategic communications, philanthropic advisory, CSR, and community building for companies and foundations, including IDEXX Laboratories, Mars Wrigley, Cumberland Farms, the Heron Foundation and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Christen has also developed a specialty in impact investing and is a member of the steering committee for Invest for Better, a national campaign to activate more women to be impact investors.

A former journalist and public relations executive, Christen recognizes the multiplier effect that can come from working with diverse stakeholders. She is a graduate of Tufts University and is active in building strong and resilient communities through board service and volunteering with the Fresh Air Fund, ProsperityME and other nonprofit organizations.