Christine Russell was raised in Southern California and moved to Colorado in 2010 to attend Colorado State University. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2014 and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2018. During her 8 years in Fort Collins, Christine worked in the CSU Livestock Medicine Department. Upon graduating from CSU, she and her fiancé Dave moved to Davis Creek and joined Modoc Veterinary Center. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her goats, riding horses, hiking, and skiing, which makes her a perfect fit for Modoc County [citation].