Christine Schiffer

Role and Responsibilities

Christine serves as the executive assistant to the executive director at Meadow Ridge. In this role, she provides essential support to the busy executive director, Chris Barstein, leveraging her extensive background in assisting executives.

Industry Expertise

With 15 years of experience at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals in various departments, including Human Resources and Sales, Christine brings valuable industry expertise to her role at Meadow Ridge. Her experience in managing regional meetings, analyzing data and budgets and serving on high-profile committees enriches her contributions to the community.

Passion for Senior Care

“I am so glad that I took a chance to work within a senior living community. I consider the residents, my co-workers and the overall atmosphere like a hidden gem in Connecticut, and I am glad to be a part of the Meadow Ridge family.” Christine embraces her role as a problem solver and actively shares her positive attitude and outlook with her colleagues and residents at Meadow Ridge. Her dedication to enhancing the resident experience is evident in her transformation of the weekly resident newsletter, The Insider, into a valuable resource for residents, associates and families alike.

Career Journey

Christine’s career journey is marked by her commitment to supporting busy executives and her contributions to various departments at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. Her transition to Meadow Ridge reflects her willingness to embrace new challenges and make a meaningful difference within a senior living community.