Meet Christina
Christina Henderson is an At-Large member of the Council of the District of Columbia. Her career has been guided by the principle that one’s zip code should not determine your opportunity for success, and Christina works every day to make this principle a reality for all DC residents.
Christina is known for a commonsense approach to policy, a collaborative working style, and centering equity in her work. She has proven herself to be a hard worker and effective legislator securing legislative and budgetary wins to improve maternal & reproductive health, increase the pay & benefits for workers, fight food insecurity, advance public safety & safe streets, support small businesses, and promote good governance. Christina currently serves as the chair of the Council’s Committee on Health.
Prior to her election in 2020, Christina provided counsel to United States Senators, DC Councilmembers, and state and local education officials on an array of domestic policy issues which deeply impacts families and children. Most recently, Christina served as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer handling education, workforce, postal and census issues for both the leadership and personal office.
Christina received her BA in Political Science from Furman University in Greenville, SC and her Master in Public Affairs degree from Princeton University. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a proud co-founder of the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance. Christina lives in Petworth with her husband and two daughters.
