CEO Profile
For nearly 20 years Christie Clipper has sought to identify both commercial and consumer needs and has provided workable solutions to meet those needs.  Her achievements have brought comprehensive medical services in an outpatient setting to underserved populations, inspired entrepreneurial growth in various industries, and promoted community awareness.  She has serviced numerous businesses in the following industries:  healthcare, manufacturing, renewable energy and the Department of Defense. 

Today, Christie believes she is living her life’s purpose – helping others find solutions to their problems and fulfilling their needs.  As a professional business consultant and founder of Entrepreneur’s Edge, Christie empowers entrepreneurs to achieve success for their efforts.  The ongoing relationship between Christie and her clients is a very trusted one.  It is a great accomplishment to see the transformation her clients make in themselves and their businesses.

Accomplishments: Christie has been commended by state surveyors who stated her facilities and programs are “a cut above,” evaluating her work as “precedence for others to follow.”   She has received recognition from Dale Carnegie for her team building and leadership skills.  In 2006, she was named among the “Top 20” accomplished professionals as featured in The News-Herald. 

Christie's commitment to advocate for the well being of others is further demonstrated in her reappointment by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists where she serves on the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy and Disciplinary Subcommittee representing the health concerns and interests of the general public. 

Credentials: Christie is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Health Administration at Central Michigan University.  In her graduate studies, she received a Master of Science in Community Health Services Research from Wayne State University.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health Policy and a minor in Psychology from the University of Michigan. 

Professional Affiliations:  Leadership Member of The White House Project, a national, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization, 501(c)(3), which aims to advance women’s leadership in all communities and sectors, up to the U.S. presidency.”

“Success is not final,
  failure is not fatal:
  it is the courage to
  continue that counts.”                 
              – Winston Churchill