Writer/Keynote Speaker/Founder
Christine M. Stroble, Ph.D., is an award-winning author keynote speaker, and founder who is dedicated to empowering young women and single mothers to achieve academic and personal success and emotional health and wellness.
Dr. Chris is the founder of Wellness pH Productions, LLC (established 2023) and Teen Moms Anonymous (established 2020), a 12-step support group and mentorship program for teen mothers and adult mothers who were teen mothers, especially those who survived violence and abuse.
In 2023, she published her first book, Helping Teen Moms Graduate: Strategies for Families, School, and Community Organizations (Rowman & Littlefield, Feb. 15, 2023) which received two prestigious awards:
- Nautilus Book Award (Silver Winner, 2024)
- PenCraft Book Award (Literary Excellence Runner-up, 2023).
Her academic reserach centers on breaking cycles of violence, abuse, and teen pregnancy, providing women with the tools and guidance to thrive as women and mothers.
Dr. Chris's academic and professional background underscores her expertise. She earned her B.A. in English from Wofford College and M.Ed. in Secondary English from Converse College. She began her career as a public school English teacher and served in that role for seven years.
She later advanced to higher education, receiving her Ph.D. from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and holding a position as Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Claflin University. Her doctoral research focuses on strategies to support pregnant and parenting students (teen mothers) in achieving their educational goals.
Through her research, teaching, coaching, and public speaking, Dr. Chris has guided countless women and families toward academic achievement and personal growth.
Outside of her professional work, she enjoys maintaining a balanced and enriching lifestyle. She enjoys being outside, traveling, singing, shopping, decorating, cooking, and gardening.
Her personal interests reflect her holistic approach to wellness and life balance, which she also brings into her work with clients and mentees. Dr. Chris continues to inspire others through her writing, speaking engagements, and coaching, helping women build confidence, resilience, and lasting success.
Dr. Chris attributes her success to her faith and her commitment to remaining teachable. Her faith provides guidance and purpose in every endeavor, while maintaining a teachable spirit allows her to learn from every experience, adapt to new challenges, and grow both personally and professionally
