Christine Winters, MPH

Christine Winters is a seasoned leader in health and human services with nearly three decades of experience advocating for health equity and the underserved, with a special focus on social drivers of health and whole-person well-being. She has been a driving force behind numerous research projects and community health initiatives, including the evaluation of a national transitional housing program for homeless youth and working in cancer research for the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center.

Her leadership was pivotal in building and managing the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic in Bend, Oregon, where she served as Executive Director for five years. Christine’s passion for whole-person well-being led her to establish a similar volunteer-based clinic in San Francisco, further extending her impact on community health.

Christine holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has been actively involved in non-profit governance throughout her career, serving on numerous healthcare boards, and was a founding board member of five non-profit organizations, including DogPAC, Central Oregon Health Council, and Central Oregon Locavore.

Christine has been with Rogue Community Health since 2020, where her dedication to addressing the social drivers of health and her commitment to underserved populations continue to shape her work. As the Alliance Officer, she leads the community engagement, communications and marketing, and development teams. She also spearheads strategic partnerships and equity and inclusion initiatives.

Hailing from the Midwest, she has enjoyed living in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years. In her leisure time, she enjoys cooking, riding one of her three bikes, attending live music events, hiking with her family and dogs, reading, and watching independent films.