Christina is a Program Manager on the Mid-Atlantic Team at Generation Citizen. Before joining GC, she spent seven years as a high school ELA teacher with the New York City Department of Education. Christina is deeply passionate about empowering young people to find their voices and create the positive change our society needs. In addition to her teaching role, she contributed as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team, served as a Peer Collaborative Teacher, and presented at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). She is excited to be part of Generation Citizen, where she can continue to support both educators and students in meaningful ways.
As a first-generation college student, Christina is incredibly grateful for the sacrifices her parents made to ensure she and her brother could pursue their education. She holds a B.S. in English Education with a minor in Creative Writing from New York University and an M.A. in Creative Writing, with a concentration in poetry, from Southern New Hampshire University.
After living in Queens for several years, Christina found her way back to Long Island with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys reading with her son, playing with their dog, exploring new foods with her husband, and crocheting.