Christina C. Geissman, J.D.
About Christina C. Geissman, J.D.
Christina C. Geissman, J.D., serves as an HR Specialist in the Strategic Projects and Policy Group at the National Institutes of Health. She has a background in law and has held various roles in legal and administrative capacities, including internships at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Christina C. Geissman serves as an HR Specialist within the Strategic Projects and Policy Group at the Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has held this position since 2014, contributing to various human resources initiatives and strategic projects. Her role involves collaborating with different departments to enhance HR policies and practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Geissman gained valuable experience as a Legal Intern in the Office of Elder Justice at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in 2018. During her four-month tenure, she worked on legal matters related to elder justice, gaining insights into the legal frameworks that support vulnerable populations. She also served as a Legal Extern at HHS for four months in the same year.
Educational Background
Geissman earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from American University Washington College of Law, completing her studies from 2016 to 2019. During her time at law school, she was actively involved in the American University Intellectual Property Brief, serving as Senior Articles Editor and Junior Staffer. Prior to her law degree, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts from American University, where she studied Literature, Psychology, and Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture from 2011 to 2014.
Early Career at National Institutes of Health
Geissman's early career included a role as a Pathways Intern at the National Institutes of Health, where she worked in the Office of the Director from 2012 to 2014. This position provided her with foundational experience in a federal research institution, allowing her to develop skills relevant to her current HR role. Additionally, she worked as a STEP Employee at NIH from 2011 to 2012.
High School Education
Geissman completed her high school education at Edmond North High School, where she earned her High School Diploma from 2007 to 2011. This early educational background laid the groundwork for her future academic and professional pursuits.