Summary
Christie Holmes is an experienced addiction treatment professional and instructor with over 13 years in the field, blending frontline counseling with program management and academic teaching. She has led SUD programs, supervised reentry services for clients transitioning from CDCR, and currently teaches Law & Ethics, Fieldwork Practicum, and core clinical functions at UCLA Extension. Holding an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and multiple certifications, Christie has been an active CAADAC member and was honored with the James Fulton Counselor of the Year award. Her career spans diverse settings—from nonprofit volunteer roles to for-profit program leadership—giving her a rare perspective on both clinical care and operational program delivery. Passionate about mentoring the next generation, she leverages deep lived experience and professional networks across the U.S. to prepare students for real-world challenges in addiction recovery.
13 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Culver City High School
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology, Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology at Ryokan College
English, Spanish