Christie Hartkopf was born and raised in Orangevale, California which is a suburb of Sacramento.  She is the daughter of Stephen and Phyllis Hartkopf.  She is the youngest of three daughters, and her sisters are Jennifer and Rebekah.  Rebekah played volleyball at Holy Names University in Oakland Hills, Ca. where she graduated with a degree in History.

Some of Hartkopf's favorite things to do are: play volleyball, play catch with her dog Ruby, tanning, going camping, watching The Simpsons, buy MAC make-up, and going hiking.

Hartkopf says: "My favorite foods are French fries, cheeseburgers, garlic bread, and Circus Animal Cookies.  I love the color purple and my favorite flowers are pink gerbera daisies.  My two greatest accomplishments are climbing Half Dome in Yosemite National Forest with my big sis Rebekah, and placing third in the state at the California Community College State Tournament for volleyball my sophomore year.    Everything I have been able to accomplish I have to attribute to my parents and family, because without their love and support I would have never have made it this far."