Christi Lower

About Christi Lower

Throughout my career, I have been described as a dynamic strategist with unique abilities and keen insights in education, workforce development, and leadership. I’ve earned a reputation across the industry as a thought leader and champion, prolific public speaker and writer, and sought-after strategic partner at the grassroots/community, state, and national levels. My expertise spans education and workforce development leadership in public education and the nonprofit sectors and includes AHIMA, Davenport University, and Mid-Michigan College. I excel in bridging the gap between education and the workforce and offer a deep understanding of talent management.LEADERSHIP, STRATEGY & INFLUENCE I am well-known for successfully establishing, directing, and evolving multimillion-dollar education and workforce programs and driving high-stakes/high-profile education and workforce projects and initiatives. My uncanny ability to quickly analyze critical factors and identify solutions has resulted in invitations to serve on steering committees, build strategic alliances, collaborate in making systemic change, and speak extensively within industry education workforce spaces. I have been sought-after for leadership and strategic insights in work and learn ecosystem and SME at National Academy of Sciences Stem Summit, HOSA 100, Advance CTE Career Clusters, and on Workcred advisory board. I’ve generated significant satisfaction and net promoter scores for virtual courses, webinars, and in-person events. My success includes leading teams to high-performance and ensuring excellence across workforce development, academic affairs operations, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and strategic program initiatives. OPERATIONS, EXECUTION & IMPACT Throughout my tenure, served 30K+ students, 100K+ association members, and 200K+ certificants across 54 affiliated chapters. I successfully oversaw (USDoL), Registered Apprenticeship (USDoL), and Global Healthcare Workforce Council (USDoC). While at AHIMA, I evolved the Career Map and CourseShare. I was instrumental in the continued development and recognition of in-demand, high-growth roles with STEM designations. Additionally, I oversaw the planning, development, and delivery of 9 annual assemblies on education symposiums. I excel in managing research initiatives and funding. As a leader, I am a forward-thinking, courageous, and well-informed risk taker who inspires individuals and teams to problem solve, plan, and execute strategies that overcome obstacles to exceed objectives.

Experience

1. Director of Apco Institute

   APCO International

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• University Of Illinois, Chicago, IL

  MS, Health Informatics

• Northwood University, Midland, MI

  BBA, Management

• Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

  BS, Health Information Management

• Oakland University, Rochester, MI

  PhD, Educational Leadership