Christina Eisenberg
Director, Employment Equity, Starbridge
Christina Eisenberg currently serves as the Director of Employment Equity at Starbridge. In her current role, Christina oversees Starbridge’s partnership with the Employment Equity Coalition to bring about change in Monroe County regarding disability inclusion. Christina’s responsibilities include working with the coalition to develop strategic plans educating employers, school districts and service provider agencies on the importance of incorporating disability inclusion within all diversity initiatives. Additionally, Christina informs Starbridge’s policy and business practices to ensure equity for all.
Christina previously served as Manager of the National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) overseeing all aspects, including membership, marketing, initiatives and services, revenue generating; Supporting companies of all sizes and sectors across the U.S. on strategic planning of disability inclusion efforts. She also served as the Employer Service Specialist for the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN). Christina worked with U.S. employers on expanding their DEI efforts to include disability, providing resources and guidance on all disability employment related topics.
Christina has 18+ years of experience serving individuals with varying disabilities and working with employers on both local and national levels beginning at the NYC Mayors Office for People with Disabilities, working directly for Commissioner Matt Sapolin. Under Commissioner Sapolin, her duties included the development of a NYC accessibility resource guide. Subsequent to this, she transitioned into working at an Independent Living Center. Her role included direct services to individuals with disabilities and working with employers on all stages of the employment lifecycle for individuals with disabilities. Much of her career has been spent educating employers on all aspects of disability inclusion in the workplace.
Christina received a B.A in Sociology, a Minor in Education, with a Concentration in Social Work from Manhattan College. She continued on to receive an M.A in Early Childhood Education from New York University.