​Dr. Christine McClure

​Christine McClure is a wife, mother, scholar, and social justice advocate. Professionally, she serves and the Program Director for Research for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. Her work with the Council centers around juvenile justice, child welfare, and domestic violence.  Prior to coming to work with the Council, Christine worked for the University of Pittsburgh for 17 years, serving in several leadership roles during that time.

Christine's journey started 26 years ago when she had her first son at the age of 20 and her second son at the age of 22.  As a single mother who knew the value of education, Christine was committed to continuing her education completing her bachelor's degree while working full-time.  Her quest for education did not stop there, as she went on to obtain two master's degrees in business administration and public policy.  At the age of 38, with four children, and still working full-time, Christine decided to pursue her doctorate. It took almost seven years, but in 2018, Christine was awarded her doctorate in education.  Her dissertation entitled: Count-our-space: Examining the Experiences of Black Women Pursuing the Doctorate, was a personal reflection of the experiences many Black women and other women of color face when attending graduate school.  

Christine uses her experience to help women, in particular, marginalized, underrepresented women, realize their own dreams by providing doctoral mentoring and coaching at no charge.  Her desire to see other women, like herself, become successful is her lifework.