Christina Thornton

\"Diverse & Inclusive Leadership | HOA President | PR Specialist | 2023 Circle of Excellence Awardee: Driving Positive Change and Community Engagement\"

Role: Chapter President at American Airlines Black Professional Network
Location: Phoenix, AZ, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Christina Thornton

Passionate about fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in every facet of my work, I…

Experience

Chapter President
American Airlines Black Professional Network
Nov 2018 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US
As the Chapter President of the Black Professional Network Employee Business Resource Group (BRG), I lead a dynamic team dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that celebrates and supports Black professionals. My role involves spearheading strategic initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. From organizing networking events and professional development workshops to advocating for policies that promote diversity and combat discrimination, I work tirelessly to ensure that the voices and experiences of Black employees are heard and valued. By fostering collaboration and creating opportunities for growth and advancement, I strive to empower our members to thrive professionally and contribute meaningfully to our organization\'s success.

Education

Eastern Gateway Community College
Associate of Arts - AA
Central State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA

Skills

Non-Profits
Customer Service
Public Speaking
Marketing Strategy
Event Planning
Leadership
Social Networking
Administrative Assistants
Time Management
Microsoft Word
Facebook
Nonprofits
Television
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
Social Media
Advertising
Event Management
Marketing

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Current company

REACH! Asian & Asian Diaspora Retention & Recruitment Center

20 employees · Founded 1994 · Berkeley, California, United States

REACH! is the Asian/Pacific Islander Recruitment and Retention Center at the University of California, Berkeley. In 1994, REACH! began with a handful of committed folks, as a program under the Asian Student Union (ASU) at UC Berkeley to target “Asian Pacific American, high school students, especially those who are underrepresented, low-income, and non-college tracked”. Its goals were two-fold: 1) promoting higher education as an attainable goal and 2) empowering students through “building ethnic pride and programs that foster community activism and support APA youth culture”. As REACH! grew organizationally, the vision and purpose of REACH! grew with it. While the mission remained, “the service and empowerment of recent immigrant and urban Asian Pacific Americans living in at-risk life situations,” we added on that “Our goal is to promote higher education as a means to empower ourselves and improve the economic and social conditions facing our communities.” We saw that REACH! had a unique role on campus and in the API community at large, because REACH! was not just going to increase the numbers of underrepresented Asians at Berkeley but REACH! would be a training ground for future educators, activists, and leaders who would address society’s injustices through their life’s work. Thus, we created programs to raise political awareness, build coalitions, develop youth leaders, and build leadership in ourselves. Each year, programs have been refined and recreated by (insanely) dedicated and intelligent coordinators, who look for a better way to do things. However, our single most important legacy is the steady stream of community leaders we have and will produce. REACH! Mission Statement: "Committed to the service, empowerment, and mobilization of immigrant, refugee, and underserved Asian/Pacific Islanders by promoting higher education to empower ourselves and challenge the economic and social inequalities facing our communities" Educate, Empower, Change.

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About Christina Thornton

Experience

Chapter President

Education

Eastern Gateway Community College

Central State University

Skills

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