Background:

Christine Wade is a senior associate partner at Bellwether in the Strategic Advising practice area. 

Christine brings a decade of experience supporting organizations in strategic planning. At Bellwether, Christine has partnered with a wide range of organizations across the education sector, including schools and districts, state education agencies, nonprofits, funders, and product and service providers. She has helped organizations develop strategic and growth plans, launch new products and initiatives, and create resources and toolkits to directly support school leaders, students, and families. She also co-authored the Pragmatic Playbook for Impact which explores three distinct yet complementary strategies organizations can take to translate their vision into action and grow their impact. 

Christine began her consulting career at Bain & Company, where she supported a broad range of clients through strategic planning and organizational effectiveness projects. In 2018, Christine joined KIPP DC Public Schools for five months as a strategic projects extern, where she developed research and recommendations across strategic growth and operational topics.

Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and economics from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce. Raised in the Chicago suburbs, Christine currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Why I do this work:

From the first day of kindergarten when I ran onto the school bus, I have always been passionate about education. As I grew up, I came to understand how much I benefited from educational opportunities that many children don’t have access to. I believe that learning unlocks potential for individuals and our world, and that all children deserve a great education.

Experience at Bellwether:

Strategic Planning; Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis; Growth and Expansion Strategy; Financial Analysis and Modeling; Implementation Planning; Project Management

Client segments served:

Early Childhood; School Districts; CMO/Charter Schools; State Education Agencies; Foundations and Grantees; Nonprofit Organizations; Product and Service Providers

Sample clients:

D.C.’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Charter School Growth Fund, the Ballmer Group, Jumpstart, Project Lead the Way, SchoolTalk DC, International Leadership of Texas, Genesys Works