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Christie Wright is an experienced professional in the digital publishing and design sectors. Currently serving as Chief Customer Officer and Head of WordPress Special Projects at Automattic since January 2017, Christie has held various roles including WordPress Special Projects Team Lead and Technical Account Engineer. Prior to Automattic, Christie worked as Director of Product Development at Observer Media, where oversight included a team focused on feature implementation and maintenance for a digital publisher with significant monthly traffic. Other notable positions include Art Director for City & State at Manhattan Media, where an award-winning redesign was executed, and Editorial Designer at amNewYork, where important deadlines were consistently met while creating visual content for a wide audience. Initial experience as a Graphic Designer at Willamette Week contributed to early skills in user experience and content integration. Christie is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College with a Bachelor's degree.