Christen Robinson, recently hired as Assistant Director of the Centralina Workforce Development Board, is a dynamic professional whose career and personal passions blend creativity, community engagement and a commitment to empowering others. A lifelong resident of Gastonia, Christen shares her home with her partner and spends her free time exploring art museums, painting portraits, sewing and crafting healthy meals from scratch. Her love of travel and the arts fuels her imagination and offers new perspectives that inspire both her personal life and professional endeavors.Â
Since beginning her career in 2009 during the economic recession, Christen has amassed extensive experience in workforce development and grant management. Driven by a deep commitment to helping others, she has supported job seekers in achieving critical milestones, like earning high school equivalency diplomas, developing skills in English, gaining credentials or securing valuable work experience. Christen understands that meaningful employment goes beyond job placement; it requires a holistic, community-driven approach that addresses the unique needs of each individual.
Her dedication to forming strategic partnerships has been key to ensuring that job seekers receive the comprehensive support necessary to succeed. That collaborative spirit made her a natural fit for Centralina, an organization she views as an innovative leader in workforce development across North Carolina. âThe opportunity to work with the team is an honor,â she says. âMy role allows me to impact job seekers across a broad region, which is incredibly important to me.â
Looking ahead, Christen hopes to enhance job readiness in the region by expanding access to education and training programs. Sheâs eager to deepen community partnerships and help align individuals with employers through a robust support network. With her creative energy, strategic mindset and heartfelt commitment, Christen is poised to help Centralina remain at the forefront of workforce development, making a lasting impact on lives and communities throughout the region.
We’re thrilled to welcome Christen to our team and look forward to witnessing her impact in our region’s communities.
