setting the foundation for marketing success with rigor, cultural intelligence + a great sense of humor.

about

marketer + advocate + earthling

Christi Vasquez-Martin is a marketing leader with over 11 years of experience leading bold, inclusive marketing strategies for mission-driven organizations. Her work has cultivated community, inspired change and produced record-breaking revenue for Houston-area organizations, including premiere cultural attractions like Space Center Houston, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Meow Wolf.

A native Houstonian, she holds a bachelor’s degree from Rice University and is a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). She currently serves on the boards of Small Places and the Mason Park Conservancy, and is an advisory board member for Magnolia Park Arts and Community. Christi lives in Houston's East End with her spouse, Michael, and their dog, Theo.

quick facts

❤️ yapping, volunteering, reading, hiking, birding

📚 JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings

🥾 Big Bend National Park’s Lost Mine Trail

🤢 litterbugs

affiliations + recognitions

- Race Equity Leadership and Research Collective, 2022-2023 Ukombozi Fellow
- 2023 AMA Houston Crystal Awards Winner [Space Center Houston]
  - Best Organization Rebrand
  - Best Brand Guidelines
  - Best Public Display - Fixed
  - Best Website - Nonprofit
- International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (ICCES) Autism and Sensory Awareness
- Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)
- CITI Program Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers Certification
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Houston Training 4 Trainers Program Completion
- American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Member
- Museum HUE, Member
- Latin Women’s Initiative - Houston Chapter
- American Marketing Association - Houston Chapter
- Association of Rice Alumni (ARA)
- Society of Latino Alumni at Rice (SOLAR)

philanthropic service

Community challenges - and my passion to address them - don’t disappear after the clock hits 5. I volunteer my time and offer support across a variety of different issues that impact my neighbors in Houston’s East End.

Board Member (Vice Chair)
- Fund Development Committee
- Community Engagement Committee
Board Member
2023 Training 4 Trainers Advisory Committee
Member
- Marketing Committee
Advisory Board Member
- 2022 Gala Host Committee
Neighborhood Support Team