Christine Henderson

Christine Henderson is an experienced professional in advocacy and community healing, currently serving as the Director of the Healing Justice Program at Equal Justice USA since August 2023, focusing on violence prevention and public safety ecosystems. Previously, Christine held various roles at Equal Justice USA from March 2015 to May 2023, including Senior Manager of the Trauma and Healing Network and Senior Collective Healing Strategist, where efforts centered on creating trauma-responsive systems and promoting healing among survivors. Christine also contributed significantly to the Southern Poverty Law Center, advocating for juvenile justice and school discipline reform while leading strategic advocacy initiatives across multiple states. Early career experience includes roles at the American Heart Association and Eckerd Kids, fostering community relationships and supporting youth reintegration. Christine holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications and an Associate's degree in Communication and Media Studies.