VP of Engineering Named Pledge 1% Woman Who Leads

Christine Shaw, VP of Engineering at Six Feet Up, has been recognized as a Pledge 1% Woman Who Leads — an honor that celebrates her inspiring leadership in a male-dominated field and her long-standing commitment to building technology that drives meaningful impact.

This recognition highlights Christine’s belief in leading with intention, fostering trust across teams, and championing innovation that serves the greater good.

Leading Tech with Trust

Christine is known for cultivating high-performing engineering teams rooted in trust, autonomy, and support. Her leadership philosophy is simple yet powerful: when people are empowered, they thrive.

“Great teams aren’t built on control — they’re built on confidence, autonomy, and support. That’s the kind of culture I work to foster every day,” says Christine.

At Six Feet Up, Christine leads by example — eliminating roadblocks, creating clarity, and mentoring others to do their best work. As Six Feet Up continues to grow, she remains focused on scaling both systems and culture with equal care.

Engineering for Purpose

Christine’s commitment to purposeful work was shaped early in her career during a project for a hospice organization. That experience showed her how software could enable care and compassion — not just efficiency. It reframed her view of technology as a powerful force for good.

Now at Six Feet Up, Christine leads engineering initiatives for mission-driven organizations working in climate tech, healthcare, and data accessibility. Under her guidance, the team builds robust, scalable platforms that help amplify impact.

A Catalyst for Impact

Christine’s recognition adds momentum to Six Feet Up’s goal of completing 100 IMPACTFUL Projects™ by 2033 — an initiative focused on leveraging technology to fuel social good, protect the environment, and accelerate tech and science to benefit society. Her technical expertise, paired with her thoughtful leadership, continues to drive this vision forward.

Outside of work, Christine finds balance in the art studio, combining watercolor and calligraphy as a creative outlet.

“At the end of the day,” she says, “it’s about balance — investing in my team, building meaningful solutions, and making space for creativity and joy.”

Her recognition as a Woman Who Leads is a testament to the lasting impact of trust-based leadership and mission-aligned engineering. Read Christine’s Pledge 1% profile.