Christine A. Ross, MBA, MS, CCE, is a seasoned association executive with more than 25 years of experience leading mission-driven scientific, professional, and business organizations through periods of growth, transformation, and organizational change.
Christine has firsthand interim executive experience, having served as Interim Executive Director of the American Association for Anatomy before being selected by the Board to serve as its permanent Executive Director. She understands the unique demands of interim leadership—establishing trust quickly, assessing organizational needs, maintaining momentum, and guiding boards and staff through periods of transition while positioning organizations for long-term success.
As a former CEO and Executive Director, she has partnered closely with boards and volunteer leaders to strengthen governance, improve financial performance, modernize operations, and advance strategic priorities. Her experience spans membership organizations, professional education, meetings and events, publishing, advocacy, workforce development, and stakeholder engagement.
Christine is recognized for quickly building credibility, aligning teams around shared objectives, and translating strategy into disciplined execution. She brings particular expertise in governance modernization, organizational transition, financial stewardship, and operational effectiveness.
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“So often organizations succeed or fail based on the leadership of those at the top. The Maryland Chamber’s notable successes were due in large part to Christine’s leadership. We were most fortunate to have her for the five years of her tenure.”
“Christine is a strong thought-partner who has unique ability to assess and address gaps in both strategy and execution. She is a proven change agent, who has consistently delivered transformational value to executive teams she has supported.”
“As a board member at the Maryland Chamber, I witnessed firsthand how Christine was able to assess the organization’s challenges, recalibrate resources and ultimately turn around a vital yet struggling organization. Key to Christine’s success is her inclusive, positive approach to building consensus with both internal and external stakeholders.”