10/06/2014

Carol Teal Christner, MSA, CAE

As Executive Director for the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology (MSHO), Carol is responsible for oversight of the society’s governance, advocacy and educational needs. MSHOs membership includes almost 400 physicians from private practice, community hospitals, and academic medical centers. Advocating for the unique needs of all hematology and oncology providers, along with the needs of their workforce, keeps the Society relevant and valuable to its members and sponsors. Carol was recently named as an American Society of Clinical Oncology Advocacy Champion. Serving as the organization's liaison between members and sponsors, she works to create a climate of inclusiveness that best serves the needs of cancer patients in Michigan. 

Prior to joining MSHO in October of 2014, Carol served for eight years as the Director of Government Relations for the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI) in Detroit, MI. Her responsibilities included the oversight of all state and federal legislative initiatives. During her tenure at KCI, she developed relationships with Members of Congress, State Legislators, and government agency officials. She also administered the Institute’s appropriations strategy, resulting in over $12,000,000 of Congressionally Directed Funding for cancer research. Before joining KCI, Carol served as the Chief Operating Officer for the American Lung Association of Michigan.

Carol earned her Master’s Degree from Central Michigan University and her Bachelor’s Degree from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration.