Rose Christ

Rose Christ built her career at the intersection of advocacy, government, and community impact and has shaped some of New York City’s most ambitious cultural projects. As co-chair of the New York Public Strategies Practice at law firm Cozen O’Connor, she has helped raise millions in funding for major public initiatives ranging from arts organizations to housing developments. For Christ, the most rewarding part of her work is building human connections. She tells GO, “My path was shaped by people who took the time to bring me under their wing and teach me advocacy, government, and business, and paying that forward is both a privilege and a joy.” Whether mentoring the next generation of leaders or collaborating with clients, she is driven by the relationships that define New York’s political and civic ecosystem. As a queer woman in an often intimidating professional landscape, Christ says her identity has helped her build meaningful relationships with others who share a sense of purpose and belonging. That sense of community continues to inform how she leads with intention and a commitment to authenticity. Her perspective on leadership has also evolved alongside her personal life. As a mother raising a young son on the autism spectrum with her wife, Heather, Christ brings a deeply personal lens to her work. She hopes to use “the skills I have built to advocate not only for clients, but also for greater support and opportunity for people with disabilities and their families.” –AK