Christi Gilchrist
About Christi Gilchrist
Christi Gilchrist is a Manager of Employee Learning & Development in Customer Operations at CenterPoint Energy, where she has worked since 2020. With over 20 years of experience in Organizational Development, she specializes in change management and employee engagement strategies.
Current Role at CenterPoint Energy
Christi Gilchrist serves as the Manager of Employee Learning & Development within Customer Operations at CenterPoint Energy. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the Houston, Texas area. In her current role, she focuses on designing and implementing onboarding and retention strategies aimed at improving employee engagement. Her responsibilities include facilitating knowledge transfer and education within the organization.
Previous Experience at CenterPoint Energy
Prior to her current position, Christi Gilchrist held several roles at CenterPoint Energy. From 2014 to 2019, she worked as the Lead Organizational Readiness Specialist. Before that, she served as the Manager of Organizational Readiness for Technology Operations from 2019 to 2020, and as an Organizational Development Consultant and Lead Change Management Consultant from 2007 to 2012. Her tenure at CenterPoint Energy spans over a decade, during which she developed and implemented strategies that align organizational goals with individual strengths.
Education and Expertise
Christi Gilchrist holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Educational Leadership and Management from the University of London, which she completed from 2006 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology and Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin, studying there from 1992 to 1996. Her educational background supports her expertise in organizational development, change management, and human resources.
Early Career at UTMB Galveston
Before her extensive career at CenterPoint Energy, Christi Gilchrist worked at UTMB Galveston as the Manager of Research Education and Training from 2003 to 2006. In this role, she focused on developing educational programs and training initiatives, which contributed to her foundational experience in organizational learning and development.
Professional Skills and Strengths
Christi Gilchrist is recognized for her strong problem-solving skills and personal courage in organizational settings. With over 20 years of experience in Organizational Development, she specializes in change management and enhancing employee engagement. Her ability to develop and implement effective strategies has been instrumental in improving organizational performance.