Christy White

Deputy Director White will serve as Deputy Director of Management Services, providing leadership and strategic guidance over Human Resources, Labor Relations, and Technical Services. Since joining the department in 1993, she has progressed through a variety of key roles that have shaped her comprehensive expertise in all areas of administration.

Deputy Director White’s career journey includes serving as Administrative Officer at the Northern Region Headquarters, where she specialized in Finance and Business Services. She also managed the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s State Fire Training and Support Services Divisions, spearheading operational improvements. Her leadership extended to managing CAL FIRE’s Occupational Health and Wellness Programs, encompassing Medical Assessments and Injury and Accommodations functions, as well as overseeing Curriculum Development and Administrative Support at the CAL FIRE Training Center.

Before her current role, Deputy Director White served as Deputy Director of Fiscal Services, overseeing all fiscal programs in CAL FIRE and prior to that was the Assistant Deputy Director overseeing Business Services and the Departmental Accounting Office. Throughout her career, Deputy Director White has been recognized for her contributions to CAL FIRE’s mission. She is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Director’s Award and was instrumental in developing the department’s leadership training program. Her innovative approach has led to significant advancements, such as modernizing the Medical Assessment Unit by introducing an online medical questionnaire and initiating the transition to electronic medical records and scheduling systems.

A vital member of CAL FIRE’s Executive Team, she provides strategic program and policy direction, as well as risk management, to ensure the department’s compliance with statute and policies. Her steadfast commitment ensures CAL FIRE's integrity in the realm of Management Services aligns with its mission to protect California’s people and resources.