Her Story
About Christina
Christina Fasciana, MA, is an alumni coordinator in the behavioral health and treatment industry, bringing more than 12 years of experience in the field. She recently transitioned into her current case management and alumni coordination role after previously serving as an Alumni Coordinator and spending three years with a treatment facility that closed in June. Her work centers on helping individuals and families maintain meaningful connections throughout the recovery process. Her responsibilities include coordinating events, following up with alumni, facilitating at least two weekly Zoom recovery groups for alumni and families, and organizing engaging activities at the treatment center, including bingo, painting, and other community-building programs. Fasciana's career reflects a diverse background in education, caregiving, and behavioral health. Before entering the treatment industry, she spent 15 years as an elementary school teacher, developing strong skills in communication, relationship building, mentorship, and supporting individuals with different needs. She earned a B.A. in Elementary Education and Teaching with a minor in Communications from Curry College and a M.A. in Critical and Creative Thinking from UMass Boston. Her professional expertise includes case management, alumni engagement, event planning, family support, recovery programming, motivational interviewing, and community building. She has also served as an Alumni and Family Coordinator with Caron Treatment Centers, where she supported alumni and families and helped foster lasting connections within the recovery community. Fasciana attributes her success to her passion for helping and healing others. Having worked with children, older adults, and individuals affected by addiction, she has developed a deep commitment to serving vulnerable populations and providing compassionate support during challenging periods of their lives. Her personal experience growing up with alcoholic parents and navigating her own recovery has given her a deeper understanding of addiction and its impact on families, while her strong faith in God continues to guide her purpose and service. Integrity is the value she holds most closely, complemented by compassion, empathy, honesty, and respect. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she has served on the GALA Committee for Caron Treatment Centers and established a charitable remainder trust benefiting UMass Boston, reflecting her longstanding commitment to education, recovery, philanthropy, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Christina
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my passion for helping and healing others. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with children, older adults, and individuals struggling with addiction, as well as their families. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to supporting people through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Having grown up with alcoholic parents, I have also experienced my own journey of recovery, which has given me a deeper understanding of the challenges families affected by addiction face. Today, I am grateful to use those experiences to carry a message of hope and support to others. My strong faith in God continues to guide me, giving me purpose, compassion, and the strength to serve others.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have ever received is to believe in myself and recognize that the work I do can always make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. I have learned the importance of being fully present, listening, and giving my best to the people I serve. At the same time, I understand that caring for others begins with caring for myself. Just as we are instructed to put on our own oxygen mask first on an airplane, I believe it is essential to prioritize my own well-being so that I can continue to show up with compassion, energy, and purpose for others.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to be willing to start from the bottom and learn every aspect of the work, regardless of your educational background. Take the time to understand the industry from the ground up and do the work that others may not always want to do, because those experiences provide valuable knowledge and perspective. Most importantly, be present, stay open to learning, and take care of yourself along the way. We cannot effectively support and pour into others when our own cup is empty, so prioritizing your well-being is essential to building a sustainable and meaningful career.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is coping with the loss of people we have come to know and care about. Working in addiction and recovery, I understand that not everyone will achieve the outcome we hope for, and losing someone is incredibly difficult. It is a painful reality of this work, but it also reinforces the importance of being present, offering compassion, and providing support to individuals and families for as long as we can.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is the most important value in both my professional and personal life. I believe that when I am no longer here, what will remain is the integrity of my word and the way I treated others. This is especially important when working with vulnerable populations, where trust, honesty, and consistency are essential. I also place a high value on compassion and empathy, because everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, understanding, and respect, particularly during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
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