Continental Who's Who

Christine J. Hunter

Christine J. Hunter is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Manufacturing. Christine is the Vice President, Talent with Big Heart Pet Brands, formerly Del Monte Foods. Big Heart Pet Brands was created with one thing in mind— to nurture the bond between pets and the people who love them, making every day special. They are committed to the well-being of pets and their owners, and they create pet food and snacks that will help provide long and fulfilling lives for pets and the people who love and care for them.

Christine has over fifteen years of successful experience in organizational development strategy and integrated talent management systems. In her current capacity, Christine is responsible for the oversight of talent management, acquisition, engagement and retention, as well as human resources, workforce planning, change management, and leadership. At one point, she worked for the Peace Corps, where she collaborated with local leaders and global organizations to help design and implement projects in the areas of health, education, and environment to improve the quality of life for those living in the rural villages of Mail, West Africa. During her time there, she procured funding for and refurbished two schools for approximately 600 students.

For those students, Christine helped integrate American teaching models into French educational systems and also created teaching aids for classroom application in order to enhance teaching styles and improve the quality of education. She says her experience working with the Peace Corps has helped shape both her life and career.  Additionally, Christine has expertise in learning development, employee training and engagement, and she is the President of the Bay Area Organization Development Network.

She is a member of the National Association of Professional Women and the Network of Executive Women. In her spare time, Christine enjoys spending time with family, rollerblading, and water skiing. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology at the Professional School of Psychology, and holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco, along with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education (K-12) from Humboldt State University.

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