Christy Abele

Christy Abele

Russell/Engleman Rheumatology Research Center Board of Directors

Christy AbeleChristy Abele is a leadership coach and communication consultant who resides in Marin with her husband, John. She has been a member of the R/ERRC Board since 2005 and took over as board chair in 2024. Christy has helped organize fundraisers and led the marketing and patient education task forces. As a grateful patient, she is committed to supporting the mission of the R/ERRC, hoping that research will lead to better treatments and cures for people living with rheumatic diseases.