Meet Christina Green

We recently connected with Christina Green and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Christina with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?

I get my work ethic from my father. He worked tirelessly every single day to provide for us. I’ll never forget my first job—it came through a favor between him and a friend. Before I left for my first day, he looked me straight in the eyes and said, “If you embarrass me, don’t come home.”

He was a strict, proud Italian man—full of love but firm in his values. For him, integrity and work ethic weren’t just important—they were non-negotiable. Those lessons have stayed with me every step of the way.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

As someone who was formerly incarcerated, I take great pride in helping justice-impacted men and women successfully re-enter the community. Through transitional and supportive housing, meaningful programming, and connection to vital services, I’m committed to helping individuals take back their lives.

At The Osborne Association, we support individuals, families, and communities affected by the justice system. With a wide range of programs tailored to each person’s reentry journey, we provide the tools and support needed to foster real change. I’m truly grateful to be part of this important work.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

The three most important qualities that shaped my reentry journey were: first, a deep hunger to change my life—that inner drive was my foundation. Second, I had to develop resilience, learning how to face and navigate the many obstacles that came with reentry. And third, a hunger for knowledge—the desire to learn, grow, and continuously improve myself.

But beyond personal growth, I believe doing this kind of work—helping others reenter society—requires something deeper. You need to have empathy, courage, and a genuine belief in the importance of this mission. It’s not easy work, but when it’s in you, it becomes a calling. That’s what makes it meaningful—and possible.

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

I’m eager to partner and collaborate with individuals who have a wider platform—whether they’re movie stars, musicians, comedians, or public figures—to raise awareness about the critical need to support men and women returning home from incarceration.

Reentry is not just a personal journey—it’s a community effort. We need more visibility around the importance of case management, workforce development, and stable housing for justice-impacted individuals. Everyone knows someone—or has a loved one—who has been touched by the justice system. And after long-term incarceration, rebuilding your life without support is nearly impossible.

I ask people to imagine: if it were your friend, your sibling, or your parent—wouldn’t you want the best possible support for them? Everyone deserves the tools to succeed in their reentry journey. With the right partnerships and voices, we can shift public perception and create real change.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.Osborneny.org
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-green-592