In 2003, she was the leader at the University of Hawaii and Western Athletic Conference in career (303) and single-season (110) blocks.

She earned all-CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) honors in shot put and discus in her senior season.

She helped lead the Rainbow Wahine to the Women's National Invitation Tournament four out of her four years.

Christen signed a free-agent contract with the Sacramento Monarchs and made it on the roster in early 2003.

[3] After her brief stint in the WNBA, she played in the EuroLeague Women for the Marburg Marlins,[2] which was one of the top woman's team in Division One of Germany's Federal Basketball League.

After multiple injuries, Christen retired in 2007 from professional basketball and moved back to the states.

She was an integral part of the coaching staff[7] at the Pete Newell Tall Women's Basketball Camp.