Christine Leistner, Ph.D
- Email: cleistner@csuchico.edu
- Phone: 530-898-4068
- Location: Butte 647
Christine Leistner, PhD is a sexual and relationship health scientist and assistant professor in the Department of Public Health and Health Services Administration at CSU, Chico. Her background is in community development and public health with a focus on sexual and relational health. Her research interests include investigating the ways in which individuals and couples maintain satisfying sexual lives (particularly individuals and couples with children). Dr. Leistner is also interested in research addressing the ways trauma is associated with sexual and relational health outcomes across the lifespan.
As an instructor, Dr. Leistner utilizes an experiential learning and student-centered approach. She teaches Human Sexuality, Research Methods and Evaluation in Health, International Health, and Planning Public Health Programs at Chico State.
