Christine R. Smith, Ph.D., melds a rich background in organizational psychology with over a decade of hands-on experience in talent, culture, and inclusion, guiding growth-stage companies through pivotal evolutions. A People & Culture Strategist at the helm of The Culture Backbeat, she partners with leaders to ensure their people systems—including hiring, leadership development, and employee experiences—are finely tuned to support sustainable growth. Her approach, deeply rooted in evidence yet highly attuned to real-world demands, focuses on creating environments where teams thrive and culture remains intact under pressure, ensuring the business scales without losing its essence.