Furman Alumni Business Series: Beyond Showing Up

This webinar is presented as part of the Furman Alumni Business Series.

Learn the importance of listening fully and speaking confidently in the world of politics as our presenters discuss the perspective brought to the table as black women leaders. In this webinar, Christina Henderson '08 and Kim Jackson '06 will discuss their experiences in politics, and ways allies can help foster and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership and politics.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Christina Henderson '08 is an At-Large member of the Council of the District of Columbia. Christina’s career has been guided by the principle that one’s zip code should not determine your opportunity for success, and she is excited to work each and every day to make this principle a reality for all DC residents. As a trusted political advisor, Christina has counseled United States Senators, DC Council members, and state and local education officials on an array of domestic policy issues which deeply impact families and children. Immediately prior to serving as a member of the DC Council, Christina served as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) handling education, workforce, postal and census issues for both the leadership and personal office. Christina also served residents of DC in various capacities in DC government for 5 years, crafting and advancing over 40 pieces of legislation on a variety of issues, including student discipline, public school facilities, reproductive health, medical marijuana, and beverage sales at breweries, distilleries, and wineries. The daughter of an Army veteran and a retired Transport Workers Union Local 100 member, Christina received her BA in Political Science from Furman University in Greenville, SC and her Master in Public Affairs degree from Princeton University.

Kim Jackson '06 serves as Senator for Georgia State Senate District 41, representing portions of Dekalb and Gwinnett counties. Kim works every day to build a safer, fairer, and more prosperous Georgia, and bring the diverse voices of her district to the Capitol: immigrants, refugees, and people living on the margins. An Episcopal priest from the rural South, Kim made Georgia home over a decade ago. After graduating from Furman University, Kim volunteered as an EMT and led her colleagues at Emory's Candler School of Theology to advocate for Criminal Justice Reform in Georgia. Upon receiving her Master of Divinity, Kim commenced her vocation as an Episcopal priest. Over the past 10 years of ministry, she has served as a college chaplain, a nationally renowned consultant and preacher, and a parish priest. As the Vicar of the Church of the Common Ground, Kim co-creates Church with people who are experiencing homelessness in downtown Atlanta.