Free Speech & Civility: How to Have Both on Your Campus

Christi Hein is a passionate supporter of the Constitution and gifted educator for over 25 years. Her background in teaching, coupled with her knowledge of Constitutional Law, allows her to create an engaging and interactive presentation framed with civility and humor.

Christi was the founding chair of her university's Free Speech and Civil Discourse Committee, and with dedicated members has spoken at new freshmen events, created professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, trained student organization leaders, resident assistants, athletes and many more.

She recently received her Masters in Teaching and Leadership, is finishing a Masters in U.S. History, obtained her Juris Doctorate, and holds a Bachelor's in Political Science. She is currently teaching American Government, State and Local Government, and has taught several Pre-Law courses. She also works with secondary students, helping them obtain college credit and navigate the uncharted waters of college.

Engagement as an HxA Member:
Presented at HxA Virtual Event, Summit, or Conference
Published on HxA: The Blog
Guest on HxA Podcast
HxA Writers Group Member or Veteran
Active Member of an HxCommunity
Active Member of an HxA Campus Community
Faculty Fellow at HxA Center for Academic Pluralism
Speaker's Title and Institutional/Organizational Affiliation: Co-Chair, Free Speech and Civil Discourse Committee, Lecturer Law/Political Science
Event Type :
Lecture/Presentation
Fireside Chat
Book Talk
Constitution Day Event
Classroom Visit
Workshop
Podcast
Debate, Forum, or HxConversation
Speaking Topics - List up to 5 specific topics or titles, each separated by a semicolon: Free Speech and Civil Discourse; Civility; Civility in the Classroom; How to Discuss Controversial Topics
Blackout Dates (Dates speaker is unavailable, Days/Month/Year): None
Distance Willing to Travel: Any/No Limits to Travel Radius
Scholarly Area: Law
Modality of Event : In Person
Willingness to be recorded: Willing
Speaking Fee (Not including travel/lodging expenses): $0-$2,000 USD
Recent Appearance (1 of 5) -title, host institution, year: Colorado Mesa University 2024 Free Speech
Recent Appearance (2 of 5) -title, host institution, year: Colorado Mesa University, Interview with Nadine Strossen 2024