Christina joined Ampersand Families as the Executive Director in January of 2022. Prior to that she was the Executive Director of the Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA) for over eight years. Christina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Concordia College, a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota, and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. She has over 20 years of experience working in the health and human service arena with specific experience in nonprofit management, county government, associations, and public policy.
Christina has a passion for systems change and was drawn to Ampersand Families for their consistent and dedicated work to call out and address the disparities within our child welfare system while working alongside the children and families trying to navigate this system.
Outside of her work at Ampersand Families, Christina is a mother of two, enjoys being outside whenever possible, enjoys hot yoga and Pilates, loves to bake, and garden, and was convinced by her eldest to watch all the Marvel movies in chronological order—and is now a huge fan.
As staff and board members at Ampersand Families, we have a sort of credo — a list of guiding principles. They aren’t radical, yet given the state of the child welfare system you could be forgiven for thinking they are. Here they are. Read them. If you feel the same, find out how you can help us create a… Read more
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The mission of Ampersand Families is to provide permanency and adoption services to older youth and families who face barriers to equity in child welfare, and to champion systemic changes that advance belonging, dignity and hope.
