Christina is the Chief Executive Officer of The Nelson Trust, having joined the organisation in 2014 as a rural outreach worker. Over the years, she has held key positions including Women’s Centre Manager, Partnership and Development Director, and Chief Operating Officer.
Christina is a dynamic and values-led leader with over a decade of senior experience in the charitable sector. Her passion lies in driving systemic change, championing co-produced services with individuals who have lived experience, and leading through a trauma-informed lens.
Renowned for her commercial awareness, Christina excels in cultivating strategic partnerships, enhancing operational efficiencies, and leading high-performing teams toward a shared vision. She is committed to building holistic, empowering services that foster belief, hope, and recovery for people facing multiple disadvantages, and is dedicated to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering excellence across all areas of The Nelson Trust’s work.