Christina Svenson

Christina Svenson is the Senior Communications Manager at For The People, an organization that supports prosecutors in safely bringing people home from prison to reunite families and restore communities.12 In her role, she leads public relations efforts to expand recognition and understanding of Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing across the country.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining For The People, Christina worked as a Senior Account Executive at SutherlandGold, a boutique communications agency in the Bay Area. There, she developed brand messaging, positioning, and media strategies for various organizations across industries including healthcare and consumer brands. She played a key role in sustaining legacy brands and launching new companies, such as Culdesac, the country's first carless neighborhood.1

Earlier in her career, Christina worked at Girls, Inc., a nonprofit organization. She developed curriculum and led programs for third-grade girls, focusing on gender, race, literacy, and restorative justice. This experience exposed her to the deep harm that incarceration caused to Oakland families, igniting her passion for advocating for changes in the criminal justice system.1

Education and Personal Life

Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley.1 She currently resides in Oakland, California, with her dog Mimi.1

Additional Interests and Accomplishments

Beyond her professional work, Christina is also a writer and poet. She has published two books of poetry and her writing has appeared in various publications including Slate, Insider, and Vice.14 Christina is originally from Panama City, Panama.1

Christina actively participates in workshops and events related to social justice communications. Recently, she took part in a workshop for social justice communicators organized by Mixte Communications, which she found valuable for gaining mentorship and insights.3