Christa Ehmann, PhD, Vice President, Smarthinking

Christa Ehmann is a leader in the development of online tutoring and instructional services in the US and internationally, having headed the education department of Smarthinking since its founding in 1999. She initially developed the unique protocols and mechanisms for online tutoring, and thereafter implemented the operational systems to manage the growth of Smarthinking, which now tutors hundreds of thousands of students each year. Christa has taught and worked worldwide in the field of online tutoring and education, including as a member of the board of directors for Learning Ally — a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving individuals equal access to learning by making reading accessible for all learners.