Christa Williams

Christa Williams-Collett is an experienced professional investing in U.S.-based startups at Citigroup's double-bottom line impact fund, focusing on multi-stage investments in disruptive technology companies and venture capital firms.

With a background in corporate finance, specializing in technology-focused investment banking and equity research, Christa holds several securities licenses including SIE, Series 63, Series 79, Series 66, and Series 67.

Her education includes a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Columbia Business School, participating in the Columbia MBA Exchange Program at London Business School, a B.A. in Journalism with Honors from Michigan State University, and a Certificate in Blockchain Revolution Specialization from INSEAD.

Christa has been associated with various organizations such as All Raise, Something New, Citi Impact Fund at Citi, Jefferies, RBC Capital Markets, and J.P. Morgan in roles ranging from Senior Vice President to Associate, covering areas like FinTech, Payments, and International Banking.

Prior to her current role at Citigroup, she also worked in digital and social media at The Economist, as a Production Associate at NBC Universal - NBC News/MSNBC, and as a Founder of a Digital Media Startup.