Christina Henderson
State legislature · District of Columbia · District At-Large
Independent
Biography
Christina Henderson is an At-Large member of the Council of the District of Columbia. As a trusted political advisor, Christina has counseled United States Senators, DC Council members, and state and local education officials on an array of domestic policy issues. Prior to serving as a member of the DC Council, Christina served as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer handling education, workforce, postal and census issues. From 2012 to 2017, Christina served residents of DC in various capacities in DC government, including as the deputy chief of staff for former DC Councilmember David Grosso and director of the Council’s Committee on Education. Prior to the Council, Christina worked for DC Public Schools, supporting the district’s efforts to improve teacher and school leader quality and effectiveness. Before joining DCPS, Christina worked for the New York City Department of Education, and consulted with other state and local Boards of Education. Earlier, she served as a legislative staffer for former U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan on a range of domestic policy issues including the federal budget, taxes, and child nutrition. In 2015, Pacific Standard magazine named her one of the top 30 thinkers under 30 in the world of social and behavioral sciences. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a proud co-founder and board member of the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance.
On the record
- Education
- Furman University, B.A. in Political Science; Princeton University, Master in Public Affairs
- Profession
- Political advisor; Legislative assistant; Educator
- Family
- Married; two children.
Contact
- chenderson@dccouncil.gov
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