Christina is the Executive Director of the Trial Lawyers Association of Washington, DC (TLA-DC), a network of attorneys and legal professionals dedicated to seeking justice for their clients. Her work is keenly focused on preserving the right to trial by jury, and to promoting and protecting the public good through concerted efforts to secure safe products, safe workplaces, a clean environment, and quality health care. Prior to TLA-DC, she served as Advancement Director at Rochambeau, the French International School in Washington, DC, an international community of over 80 nationalities of students age 2 through 12th grade. At LAJF and Camp Rising Sun, Christina has held many staff and volunteer roles, including as Interim Executive Director, Development Director, Alumni Relations Director and Board Member.

Christina earned her BA from American University’s School of International Service and then a JD from the Washington College of Law. She is a licensed attorney in New York and Washington, DC, focusing much of her prior legal practice on the educational needs and services for young students. In her free time, you can find Christina, her husband and their two children in Alexandria, Virginia. She is passionate about music and enjoys playing accordion and flute.

CHRISTINA'S CRS STORY

Attending Camp Rising Sun brought me out of my comfort zone. I met girls from around the world who helped me to better understand our many commonalities and appreciate our differences as valuable learning opportunities. Camp helped teach me how to ask better questions of others and of myself. Additionally, Rising Sun introduced me to the idea of servant leadership as a way to contribute to my community in positive ways. This formative teenage experience changed the trajectory of my life. Today, Camp continues to be a source of connection and opportunity for teenagers from around the world.

I serve on the Board because I believe deeply in the power of this program to change lives. In a world where it is so easy to recognize what differences divide us, Camp is training young leaders to imagine possibilities for solutions and build bridges. Rising Sun has been a force for positive change in the world for 95 years – and with your support, this important work will continue for another 95 and beyond!

We thank our Board of Directors for their passionate leadership of LAJF and CRS! Their work ensures the successful operations and sustainable future of our organization.