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Christine Watkins
Christine Watkins holds a master’s degree in theological studies from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley and a master’s degree in social welfare from the University of California at Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare. She is trained in Ignatian spirituality and discernment, with ten years of work experience as a spiritual director, bereavement counselor, inspirational speaker, and retreat leader. Watkins lives in California with her husband and sons.