Christa Bierma is a principal in EY's National Tax practice. Christa advises on tax issues that arise in compensation and benefit arrangements, including executive compensation, health plans, fringe benefits, and qualified plans. Prior to joining EY, Christa represented plan sponsors in compensation and benefits litigation. From 2014-2017, Christa served in the Treasury Department's Office of Tax Policy, where she was responsible for employment tax, health, and executive compensation issues.