About Christina Henderson - DC City Council At-Large

Christina believes your zip code should not determine your opportunity for success. And she is running for DC Council because she is ready to fight for a more equitable DC for all residents, in every ward.

Christina is deeply familiar with the opportunities and challenges within DC government having served in various capacities from 2012 to 2017. Christina was the deputy chief of staff for Councilmember David Grosso and directed the Council’s Committee on Education, which has budget and performance oversight for all matters related to DC’s public education system and libraries. At the Council, Christina crafted and helped advance over 40 pieces of legislation on an array of issues facing local leaders, including student discipline, DCPS facilities, reproductive health, medical marijuana, and beverage sales at breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Throughout her time at the Council, Christina was recognized for her commonsense approach to policy, a collaborative working style, and centering equity in her work. 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. As a legislative staffer for former U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (D-NC), Christina worked on a range of domestic policy issues including the federal budget, taxes, and child nutrition. Christina has also worked for several political campaigns, including Hillary for President in 2008. In 2015, Pacific Standard magazine named her one of the top 30 thinkers under 30 in the world of social and behavioral sciences. Today, Christina serves as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) handling education, workforce, and census issues for both the leadership and personal office.

The daughter of an Army veteran and a retired Transport Workers Union Local 100 member, 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 founder and board member of the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance, a professional network dedicated to empowering black women who work on Capitol Hill. Christina is also an alum of New Leaders Council DC, the YWCA National Capital Area’s Young Women’s Leadership Council, and Education Pioneers.

Christina lives in Petworth with her husband Nu, their daughter Jordan, and rescue dog Langston.

Meet Christina

Christina believes your zip code should not determine your opportunity for success. And she is running for DC Council because she is ready to fight for a more equitable DC for all residents, in every ward.