A South Jersey native, and former patient of Dr. Lerch, Christine earned her undergraduate degrees from Rowan University and Thomas Jeffereson University, where she went on to receive her Master of Science in Nursing. She spent time in the Division of Orthopedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Specialty Care Center in Voorhees, NJ, as well as Primary Care Pediatrics, Nemours Pediatrics in South Philadelphia during her clinical rotations.

Christine knew from the time she was 13 years old that she would one day become a pediatric helath care provider after a soccer injury sent her to the ER. She was amazed by the kindness of the doctors and nurses, as well as the great care she received. After recovering from her injury, Christine became a volunteer at Kennedy Memorial Hospital where she loved working with patients.

Prior to joining Advocare Lerch and Amato Pediatrics in 2014, Christine worked at Ventnor Pediatrics. Here she helped take care of low-income children and their families. Christine understands how important family is in pediatric care, and truly enjoys working with parents and their children. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, cooking, baking, shopping, and playing outside with her husband and young daughter.