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In September 2022, Christen Duhé joined the Gulf Coast Community Foundation as President and Executive Director, where she has the privilege of connecting people, passion, and philanthropy to strengthen communities across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She is passionate about helping individuals, families, businesses, and organizations find meaningful ways to give back and believes some of the greatest opportunities for lasting impact begin with strong relationships, collaboration, and a genuine love for the community we call home.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Christen served as Associate Vice President of Institutional Relations at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. She began her career at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, where she was the first Director of Coast Young Professionals (CYP).

Christen is a proud three-time graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, To the Top!, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations, a master’s degree in mass communication, and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration. She earned her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in October 2015.

A lifelong Mississippi Gulf Coast native, Christen grew up in Bay St. Louis and now calls Gulfport home with her husband, David, and their daughter, Vivienne. Their household is rounded out by Chief, a very well-fed cat, and Minnie, a very energetic Cavapoo.