Christine Dodson

About Christine Dodson

Christine Dodson is the CEO and cofounder of Mamava, a company redefining how privacy and wellness show up in public and professional life. What began with pioneering freestanding lactation spaces has evolved into a broader vision: building the most trusted network of privacy and wellness pods across the U.S—for parents, patients, professionals, and anyone who needs a moment of calm, connection, and care in a demanding world.Under Christine’s leadership, Mamava has grown into an ecosystem of scalable products and services—expanded through the acquisition of TalkBox—that helps employers and public spaces make supportive environments practical, dignified, and accessible.With more than 25 years of experience across design, advertising, and operations, Christine specializes in scaling mission-driven businesses while balancing purpose, profitability, and operational reality. She works closely with partners to turn values into infrastructure and to prove that investing in people is both a leadership choice and a business advantage.Christine has held leadership roles at Grey Advertising and State Street Corporation and has worked with brands including Patagonia, Pantene, Wolverine World Wide, and Black Diamond. She is a frequent voice on women-founded businesses, entrepreneurial leadership, and building systems that reflect how people actually live and work.

Experience

1. CEO and Cofounder of Mamava

   Mamava

   Feb 2025 — Present · Burlington, VT, US

   Christine Dodson is the CEO and cofounder of Mamava—the creator of freestanding lactation spaces for breastfeeding on the go—and a recognized expert on operational and strategic leadership. Through Mamava and its partners, Christine has helped thousands of employers and organizations around the world implement lactation accommodations and support for new parents. With over 25 years of experience in design and advertising, Christine was the Managing Director of Solidarity of Unbridled Labour and has worked on brands like Pantene, Wolverine World Wide, Patagonia, and Black Diamond. Christine has held management positions at Grey Advertising in New York City and State Street Corporation in Boston. She has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire.

Education

• UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

  BS, Business Administration

  1984 — 1988

Skills

• Digital Marketing
• Branding & Identity
• Marketing Communications
• Brand Architecture
• Packaging
• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• Brand Development
• Advertising
• Concept Development
• Creative Direction
• Creative Strategy