Christina Bellis (She/Her)
About Christina Bellis (She/Her)
Christina Bellis serves as the Chief Operating Officer at CoGo in Wellington, New Zealand, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in various roles related to communications and sustainability, including previous positions at ICLEI Oceania, Sustainability Trust, and Thankyou Payroll.
Current Role at CoGo
Christina Bellis serves as the Chief Operating Officer at CoGo, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the company's operations and strategic initiatives. Based in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand, Bellis contributes to CoGo's mission of promoting sustainable practices and enhancing community engagement.
Previous Experience at ICLEI Oceania
Prior to her current role, Christina Bellis worked as the National Communications Coordinator at ICLEI Oceania from 2007 to 2009. During her two years in this position, she was based in Wellington and Wairarapa, New Zealand. Her responsibilities included managing communications strategies to support local governments in sustainability efforts.
Leadership at Thankyou Payroll
From 2015 to 2021, Christina Bellis held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Thankyou Payroll. Over her six-year tenure in Wellington, she led the organization in providing payroll services with a focus on social impact and community support.
Education and Professional Development
Christina Bellis studied at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Media & Communications and English Literature from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, she participated in Seth Godin's altMBA program in 2018, which she completed over 11 months, further enhancing her leadership and management skills.
Community Engagement at Sustainability Trust
Christina Bellis served as the Community Programmes Manager at Sustainability Trust from 2009 to 2015. In this role, she was responsible for developing and managing community programs aimed at promoting sustainability practices in Wellington, New Zealand, over her six-year tenure.