Dr. Christian D. Green is a distinguished academic and advocate with a compelling personal narrative. Born in a prison cell to an incarcerated mother and an unknown father, he has surmounted extraordinary challenges and emerged as a beacon of resilience and success.
A first-generation college graduate from Lancaster, California, Christian earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in African American Studies from UCLA in 2016. He furthered his education at UCLA, completing a Master of Arts in African American Studies in 2018.
In Fall 2023, Christian was appointed as the inaugural Professor of African American Studies at West LA Community College, where he was instrumental in developing the curriculum and establishing the department. His contributions extend beyond academia: he serves as a national ambassador for the U.S. Truth Racial Healing and Transformation Coalition (US TRHT) and as the West Coast Director for Archives for Racial and Cultural Healing (ARCH). Additionally, as the Policy and Advocacy Director for Sanctuary of Hope, he works with Transitional Age Youth (TAY) to support their transition to adulthood.
Christian’s impactful 2018 book, Uncovering Your Worth: From Legal Custody to UCLA, has provided him with a platform to speak nationally about his experiences within the child welfare system, offering inspiration and insight into overcoming adversity.
