Christa Kuberry, PhD
About Christa Kuberry, PhD
Christa Kuberry, PhD, serves as the Chief Development Officer at cliexa, where she has worked since 2024. With a strong academic background in Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Advertising, she has held various leadership roles, including CEO of Ilios and Vice President at Yoga Alliance.
Work at Cliexa
Christa Kuberry serves as the Chief Development Officer at Cliexa, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she operates in a hybrid work environment, contributing her expertise in development and organizational culture. Her focus includes aligning business principles with wellness strategies to enhance performance within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Christa Kuberry holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religion/Religious Studies from Iliff School of Theology. She also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of Denver. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Advertising and Marketing from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her educational background supports her expertise in aligning neuroscience, yoga, and business principles.
Background
Prior to her current role at Cliexa, Christa Kuberry worked as a Professor and Lecturer at the University of Denver from 2018 to 2022. She also served as Chief Executive Officer at Ilios from 2023 to 2024 and held the position of Senior Fellow at Yoga Alliance from 2022 to 2023. Her experience includes leadership roles that emphasize development and strategic initiatives.
Achievements
Christa Kuberry co-authored the book 'Is This Yoga?: Concepts, Histories, and the Complexities of Modern Practice,' published in 2021. She has delivered wellness workshops for high-profile clients such as BNY Mellon, J.P. Morgan, and Lululemon. Additionally, she spearheaded the rebranding and go-to-market strategy for Ilios, a mobile dating app, and successfully lined up 12 potential seed investors for the project.
Professional Contributions
In her previous roles, Christa Kuberry served as a spokesperson and public face for both Ilios and Yoga Alliance, where she presented thought leadership at various speaking engagements. Her contributions include aligning organizational cultures with high-performance principles, enhancing the effectiveness of teams and initiatives.