Christie Rainwater

Biography

Christie currently serves as the Mayor of Hanahan, SC. She was first elected to City Council in 2017, and then elected as Mayor in 2018. While Christie is confident in the difference she personally makes, Her vision is to help everyone in her community to discover their God-given talents and passions and use those to be #differencemakers. While she can accomplish much, she believes that together we can accomplish much more.

Christie is also a Realtor. She finds true success in the thought of families making memories in their home after an experience with her. She has also worked in the fields of both business and as a teacher in education. She is a Coach to the leadership of Women’s Ministry at Seacoast church where she and her husband serve as Elders.

Originally from Long Island, NY, where she was born and raised, Christie currently resides in Hanahan, SC. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York with a degree in Business Administration and Magna Cum Laude with a Distinguished Performance Award in Childhood Education from CW Post, Long Island University.

Christie’s passions lie in developing others through encouragement and vision.  She is a strong believer in the power of positive thinking and encouraging others, all rooted in her faith in Jesus Christ. Christie works to a level of excellence in all that she does and also helps support those around her with their personal goals and passions all while sharing her faith. Christie loves traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her husband and 4 children.