Chardina Choate has served in higher education advancement for more than 13 years and joined Spelman College in 2014. While at Spelman, she has served as associate director of alumnae engagement and is currently a leadership gifts officer. In her roles at Spelman she has been charged with reunion engagement, volunteer program management, alumnae global travel program, and major gift fundraising. Prior to Spelman, Choate worked in alumni relations at Emory University as assistant director of regional volunteer programs, where she was responsible for the management and implementation of overall alumni volunteer group development, strategy, priorities and goals for alumni chapters and affinity groups in her territory. Prior to Emory, she worked for her alma mater, the University of Georgia, as an alumni programs coordinator focused on engaging alumni in the Atlanta metro area through programs and events.

Choate has served on the CASE District III conference planning committee since 2009. As a member of the CASE District III Board of Directors, she co-chaired the 2014 District III "Make Waves" conference in Orlando, Florida, and organized advancement workshops throughout the district. She also provided leadership for the HBCU and Newcomers preconference in 2016-2017. She is a VOX Atlanta Board member and an active member of 12 Days of Christmas, Inc. - Atlanta Chapter.