Christine Norbut Beyer is an Executive in Residence at Think of Us, where she brings decades of experience in child welfare, public systems, and family-centered policy to support efforts that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.
Previously, Christine served as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, where she helped redefine the agency as a prevention-focused, child and family-serving department. Under her leadership, the department reduced out-of-home removals, increased kinship placement, and made significant investments in children’s mental health.
Throughout her career, Christine has focused on centering constituent voice, advancing healing-centered practice, and addressing disparities in child welfare systems. Before joining the Department of Children and Families, she served as Senior Director and Strategic Consultant at Casey Family Programs, where she supported public child welfare agencies, the judiciary, and governors in creating better outcomes for at-risk children and families.
