About Christi

My past 30 years in communications has led to the creation of my own boutique consulting company, Christianna Shortridge Consulting, that fits the niche of communications, advocacy, and media work for state humanities councils. My extensive mix of communications-related work—Communications Director, Digital Media Strategist, Blogger, Legislative and Advocacy Specialist, Congressional LA and Press Secretary, Writer, Graphic Designer, and Special Event Planner—combined with a niche communications firm allows me to focus in and provide a high quality of service and attention to details that only a small firm can provide. I have found my passion through my work with state humanities councils around the country, focusing on communications strategy, federal and state advocacy, blog curation, website redesign, and media relations. My work with Nevada Humanities and the Minnesota Humanities Council has even resulted in award-winning work with both councils receiving the 2021 Schwartz Prize, which is awarded to state humanities councils for extraordinary work. My ongoing work with California Humanities has assisted them with their strategic communications and advocacy work. I thrive in fast-paced work environments and am flexible and nimble, adapting to my current and ever-changing world of media relations and communications and advocacy strategy for state humanities councils.