Christine Camilleri Onishi
About Christine Camilleri Onishi
Christine Camilleri Onishi is a Senior Planner with extensive experience in public health, city and regional planning, and public policy. She has worked in various roles, including at the NYC Department of City Planning and currently at ChangeLab Solutions, and is committed to equity and justice in her work.
Current Role at ChangeLab Solutions
Christine Camilleri Onishi serves as a Senior Planner at ChangeLab Solutions, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating public health with city and regional planning and public policy. Her work emphasizes the importance of equity, justice, accountability, and transparency in planning processes.
Previous Experience at NYC Department of City Planning
From 2017 to 2021, Christine worked as a Senior Planner at the NYC Department of City Planning in the Bronx. During her four years in this role, she contributed to various planning initiatives and policies that impacted the local community. Her experience in this position enhanced her technical knowledge in land use, zoning, and environmental review.
Educational Background in City and Regional Planning
Christine obtained her Master of Science (M.S.) in City & Regional Planning from Pratt Institute's Graduate School of Architecture, completing her studies from 2010 to 2013. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Development with concentrations in visual studies and environmental design from Cornell University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008.
Experience in Community Engagement and Planning
Christine has a diverse background in community planning and engagement. She worked as a Borough Coordinator for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) from 2013 to 2015 and as a Field Manager for the Working Families Party from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Program Assistant at Pratt Institute's Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment from 2012 to 2013.
Expertise in Public Health and Environmental Planning
Christine possesses expertise in disaster response and recovery, climate mitigation and adaptation, and community outreach. Her work at the intersection of public health and city planning reflects her commitment to addressing the challenges faced by communities, particularly in relation to environmental and public health issues.