Christian Lutes
Digital Communications Manager
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Christian joined the U.S. Soccer Foundation in May 2025. She brings over 10 years of non-profit experience, with a specialization in relationship building, and recruitment through digital marketing strategies. In her role as the Digital Communications Manager, she works to facilitate deeper connection and engagement with Foundation supporters and community members.
With personal experience having been impacted by exceptional youth-sports coaches, Christian is passionate about youth sports and the Foundation’s programs, and excited to use her talent to support a mission that empowers youth to build connections and skills that will last a lifetime.
She holds an M.A. in Communications with a focus on Social Justice & Media and a B.A. in English Literature and Psychology from Purdue University.