Christina graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She worked for several years in marketing before finding her passion in childbirth and lactation. For 15 years, Christina worked as a birth doula and lactation counselor.

When Brian expressed interest in starting the DMF foundation 20 years ago, Christina was right by his side, from flying to Austin, TX to support him in his century bike ride, to starting their own golf outing in NJ. Brian’s passion became her passion and it has been amazing to see how the foundation has grown over the years.

Christina has 2 amazing sons, Shane, who is 19 and studying in Hawaii to become a marine biologist, and Brian, who is 15, and wants to follow in his Dad’s footsteps by working internationally and running the foundation. Christina’s mother also lives close by, in her own little cottage on their property in Mebane. The Flaherty family, spread out in NJ and also AZ, are very much Christina’s family. Big J, as Brian’s dad is affectionately called and his wife Shelley are big supporters of everything they do. As an only child growing up, Christina dreamed of having brothers and sisters. She now has 4 amazing brothers-in-laws and 4 even more amazing sister-in-laws.

Anyone who follows Christina’s FB or Insta knows that she is obsessed with her Certified Therapy Dog, Beckett! They love to visit different places together to spread joy. Beckett is a staple at many of our foundation’s events!