Inspired by a series of post-work happy hours with her friends and mentor, Christa Clarke launched Cubicles to Cocktails in 2018. Happy hour was the space for her to share and gain advice on navigating corporate life as a Black woman. Conducting her research and speaking to the women of color in her network, she discovered that many women of color faced the same issues that she had previously commiserated over happy hours with friends— feelings of isolation from being the “Only" at work compounded by a lack of development opportunities addressing their unique work needs. However, unlike herself, Christa noted many didn't have access to a mentor or strong network of success-minded career women that look like them.
Christa believes that every woman deserves the network and resources to enable her to excel in her career while flourishing in her life! She has made it her mission to help make this her reality.
Christa is an alumna of Rice University, earning both her B.S. in Bioengineering and M.S. in Bioscience Research and Health Policy. Hailing from Chicagoland, Christa is a proud Houstonian known for her infectious laughter and genuine desire to see women thrive!
When she is not cheering on other women, you can find Christa learning about cocktail culture and volunteering with her husband on the Houston Museum of Natural Science Catalysts Young Professionals’ Steering Committee.
Instagram: @cubiclestococktails, @heychristaclarke
Website: cubiclestococktails.com
