Chrissy Thom has a background in ecology. She has risen through the professional ranks to serve as senior vice president, one of the top 40 leaders at Jacobs. Her expertise includes driving global growth, strategy, and investment and working across client sectors.

Chrissy's dedication to diversity and allyship earned her a Managerial Leadership Award at the 2022 Women of Color STEM Conference.

After joining CH2M as a junior field scientist in 2005, with a background in ecology and biology, she rose to become an executive leader in Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. once they completed the acquisition of CH2M in December 2017.

Currently, Chrissy oversees investments across the People & Places Solutions line of business, where systems thinking and integrated analysis are still foundational to her approach.

Her expertise includes leading across global markets, managing technology transfer and industry/academic partnerships, and overseeing research and development investments.

She leads a cross-functional global team, known as Growth, Strategy & Solutions, which positions Jacobs to unlock global intelligence. She oversees $35 million in annual investments, shaping business growth across Jacobs’ multibillion-dollar portfolio.

She is dedicated to developing and advocating for employees from all backgrounds, especially those from marginalized groups. Jacobs’ Harambee Black employee network named Thom Inclusive Leader of the Year (2021).

She continues to strive for allyship to support and advocate for Harambee’s members and mission both within Jacobs and outside the company.

" Years ago, at the start of my career, I thought my impact would be measured by what I accomplished with my two hands," Chrissy said during her acceptance speech at the Women of Color STEM awards. "Through some good lessons and generous people, I am so grateful to have found passion in synthesizing the strengths of many. We all have an important part to play in solving the world's biggest challenges and I'm passionate about continuing to change the game for all of us," she said.