Christy Burch

Christy Burch is the CEO of the Ion Center for Violence Prevention, an organization that was founded in 1976 with the “intention to provide services to survivors of power-based personal violence” in the Northern Kentucky, Buffalo Trace and Greater Cincinnati areas. Christy has helped The Ion Center further that mission over the course of her 26 years with the organization.

This is evident in her clemency work for wrongfully incarcerated victims, resulting in the pardon of 10 women. During her time at the University of Kentucky, she utilized the power of art and activism, co-writing six original plays while simultaneously co-creating the nationally acclaimed and research-proven Green Dot violence prevention strategy.

Her leadership style focuses on mentoring and bringing people with her, using a deep understanding of how to create environments full of possibilities that lead to lasting change. Christy has also provided thousands of powerful trainings nationwide, making her a highly sought-after consultant and speaker.

In addition to her work at The Ion Center, Christy is the founder of Your Story is My Story, Inc., a consulting company dedicated to creating social change through art, advocacy and activism. She is the mother of Honor, life partner to Vince, a proud aunt to her niece, Addy, and nephew, McKenna, and daughter of her parents, Diana and Greg.

“Thank you to the NKY Chamber and the Women’s Initiative for this incredible honor. Thank you to my colleagues at Ion Center and the many women who mentored me throughout the years - they saw a spark and flamed it,” said Christy. “Thank you to my family for your love and support. Thank you to the thousands of survivors of violence who allowed me to walk alongside them in their pain, suffering, and resiliency as they reclaimed their power. Every single day I wake up and work from a place of loving service knowing it only takes a spark!”

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