Christina Calderon

About Christina Calderon

I am a visionary leader passionate about creating organizations, driving meaningful change, and turning innovative ideas into action. I combine big-picture thinking with hands-on execution, leading the charge to get work done through detailed planning, organization, and follow-through.I’ve spent years in senior leadership, leading teams, growing people, and shaping creative brands while building workplaces where collaboration and high performance thrive. I am deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and community-building—ensuring that every individual feels valued, recognized, and empowered.Through strategic planning, operational development, and program oversight, I design and implement initiatives that promote hope, dignity, and lasting impact. At my core, I thrive at the intersection of leadership, creativity, and service—bringing people together to build stronger communities and drive transformative results.

Experience

1. Program Director

   Reclaim13

   Sep 2022 — Present · DuPage County, IL, US

   I oversee the Adult Survivor Program, supporting adult survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking through comprehensive care coordination, restorative housing, and individualized case management. This work includes leading Courage House, our restorative residential program, while also meeting survivors where they are across the country by connecting them to critical resources and ongoing support. Grounded in a holistic, restorative care approach, we focus on removing barriers, building resilience, and fostering long-term stability, independence, and healing. Our mission is clear: forging healing pathways for survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation. This work takes shape through the following key areas of responsibility- Lead restorative programs, policies, and procedures for human trafficking survivors- Collaborate directly with law enforcement, FBI, Homeland Security, and U.S. Marshals- Design and implement strategies that reduce re-victimization and improve outcomes- Develop and oversee participant assessments to inform individualized care - Supervise program staff, daily operations, and program implementation- Oversee care coordination, life-skills groups, and individualized treatment planning- Support survivors in setting goals, navigating next steps, and long-term stability- Advocate for and mentor survivors using a strengths-based approach- Build and maintain community partnerships to expand access to critical resources

Education

• DePaul University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graphic Design

  1994 — 2000

Skills

• Quarkxpress
• Graphics
• Brochures
• Indesign
• Books
• Posters
• Social Networking
• Multimedia
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Media
• Promotions
• Art Direction
• Trade Shows
• Direct Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Interactive Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Marketing Solutions
• Online Marketing
• Creative Strategy
• Advertising
• Creative Direction
• Logo Design
• Illustration
• Production
• Typography
• Integrated Marketing
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Social Media
• Art
• Catalogs
• Marketing
• Illustrator
• Online Advertising
• Entertainment
• Visual Communication
• Web Content
• Corporate Identity