Christina Marsh

Serve as a relationship strategist and community engagement consultant supporting Baltimore's network of Sacred Places. Partner with community leaders to strengthen collaboration, identify emerging needs, and expand healing-centered programming that builds neighborhood resilience and social connection.

Key Contributions

• Developed training materials and conducted workshops for staff on network management best practices.
• Attend events at Sacred Places across Baltimore.
• Coordinate with local Firesouls to identify needs and provide support before events.
• Collaborate with the Programs & Projects team to recommend Firesouls from other sites for cross-network invitations.
• Facilitate networking and relationship-building among Firesouls and with community members.
• Conduct regular site visits to meet with all Baltimore Firesouls and better understand their needs, values, and challenges.
• Promote awareness of the Firesoul Network offerings and gather feedback on ways to adapt or improve them.
• Distribute journals and other printed materials as needed.

Served as a strategic leader responsible for strengthening organizational infrastructure, developing staff capacity, expanding community partnerships, and improving youth programming for an arts-based workforce development organization serving opportunity youth.

Key Contributions

• Recruited, onboarded, supervised, and coached teaching artists, contractors, alumni staff, and program personnel.

• Built organizational systems that improved communication, program implementation, and cross-department collaboration.

• Led operational planning for seasonal youth workforce and arts education programs, coordinating enrollment, staffing, scheduling, logistics, and participant engagement.

• Cultivated partnerships with schools, nonprofits, museums, government agencies, and community organizations to expand opportunities for youth.

• Evaluated program quality using participant feedback, instructor assessments, and enrollment data to support continuous improvement.

• Designed new earned-income programming and community engagement initiatives supporting organizational sustainability.

• Mentored youth using trauma-informed, restorative, and healing-centered approaches that strengthened leadership development and belonging.

Provided leadership coaching and workforce development support for Maryland Corps members participating in statewide service initiatives. Guided participants through professional growth, resource navigation, and leadership development while using coaching data and outcomes to improve member success, retention, and program effectiveness.

Key Contributions

• Managed a portfolio of Corp Members and their workplaces.
• Developed personalized action plans based on client assessments and goals.
• Provided guidance in navigating civic resources and opportunities for community involvement.
• Celebrated client successes by acknowledging milestones, recognizing accomplishments, and providing positive reinforcement throughout the journey.
• Established trust with clients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication techniques.
• Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to provide additional resources for client support when needed.
• 95%+ member retention rate and 97% apprenticeship completion rate as a coach.
• Implementation of coaching strategies and resource navigation with 100% of members reporting impactful support.
• Implemented strategic coaching programs to improve individual performance and outcomes.
• Facilitated state-wide workshops to enhance participant engagement and skill development.

Provided executive leadership for community engagement strategy, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, strategic partnerships, grant-funded initiatives, and equitable arts programming. Advanced organizational growth by expanding community participation, strengthening institutional partnerships, and aligning programming with long-term strategic priorities.

Key Contributions

• Spearheaded the development and execution of community arts programs, increasing participation by 30% through strategic partnerships and innovative outreach.
• Secured over $500,000 in grant funding to support inclusive community initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and DEAI principles.
• Led a team of 15 instructors, enhancing program delivery and community impact through effective management and mentorship.
• Developed and implemented operational policies to streamline studio management and improve efficiency.
• Led strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and expand educational programming.
• Fostered partnerships with local artists and organizations to promote collaborative projects and exhibitions.
• Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal sustainability of programs.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

Designed innovative arts education experiences that integrated photography, social-emotional learning, and creative expression to increase student engagement and academic success. Contributed to district-wide curriculum development while fostering inclusive classroom environments that encouraged creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth.

Key Contributions

• Instructor of Record
• Created county-wide photography curriculums and school-wide trainer for Universal Design of Learning and Social Emotional Learning.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and creativity.
• Developed comprehensive photography curriculum aligned with state standards.
• Mentored students through individual projects, fostering critical thinking and artistic expression.
• Coordinated student exhibitions showcasing their photographic work to the school community.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Organized field trips to local galleries, enriching students' understanding of contemporary photography trends.
• Developed assignments that challenged students'' abilities while highlighting individual strengths, leading to increased confidence in their work.

Led the design and implementation of innovative grief support initiatives serving children, youth, and families experiencing trauma and loss. Managed strategic partnerships, grant-funded programming, and organizational resources to expand access to trauma-informed services throughout Baltimore communities.

Key Contributions

• Launched the first U.S. program for foster youth experiencing grief, impacting over 200 families in Baltimore.
• Managed program budgets exceeding $200,000, ensuring financial accountability and strategic resource allocation.
• Established key community partnerships to expand program reach and effectiveness.
• Oversaw budget management for special projects, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
• Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities.
• Analyzed project outcomes to identify areas for improvement and drive process enhancements.
• Adapted quickly to changing circumstances during projects execution without compromising timelines or desired outcomes.
• Organized and prioritized workload to delegate responsibilities among colleagues.
• Developed comprehensive project schedules, consistently meeting deadlines and milestones.
• Streamlined processes for increased efficiency, leading to timely project completion and cost savings.

Delivered college-level instruction in photography while developing curriculum that connected technical skill development with critical thinking, creativity, and professional practice. Mentored diverse student populations and contributed to innovative approaches in both classroom and online learning environments.

Key Contributions

• Instructor of Record
• Building of syllabus and curriculum
• Maintained online learning systems as a certified online instructor
• Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance critical thinking skills among students.
• Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments and feedback mechanisms.
• Mentored students in academic and career planning, fostering personal growth and achievement.
• Collaborated with faculty to design interdisciplinary projects that enrich learning experiences.
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective habits.
• Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
• Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.

Directed leadership and workforce development initiatives designed to prepare young adults for educational and career success. Collaborated with employers, educators, and community partners to develop professional learning experiences that strengthened employment pathways and long-term participant outcomes.

Key Contributions

• Directed professional development workshops, improving employability skills for over 100 youth participants.
• Built and maintained partnerships with local businesses to create job opportunities and workforce development pathways.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive development plans to support organizational growth objectives.
• Developed comprehensive strategic plans to guide long-term growth and sustainability of the organization''s programs.
• Worked with senior management to define project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project execution.
• Successfully planned and executed special events that raised awareness about the organization''s mission while generating new sources of support.

Provided organizational leadership for youth arts programming, supervising staff, managing AmeriCorps members, and ensuring program quality across multiple initiatives. Developed community partnerships, strengthened organizational systems, and aligned program implementation with grant objectives and strategic organizational goals.

Key Contributions

• Curated Professional Development opportunities and hours of completion to align with grants.
• Developed partnerships with local agencies for recruitment and collaborations.
• Maintained participant and family records.
• Ensured that programmatic goals and outcomes were aligned with mission and demonstrated growth.
• Directed program development and implementation to enhance community engagement and accessibility.
• Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to expand outreach and service offerings.
• Advocated for the integration of diverse artistic mediums into educational curricula to enrich participant experiences.
• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
• Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.