BREAKING BARRIERS, BUILDING LEGACY: CHRISTINA WILDY’S MISSION TO SERVE AND EMPOWER BY ASHLEIGH FIELDS
C hristina Wildy empowers law enforcement professionals across the globe every day, serving not only as a licensed mental health professional but as a purpose-driven change agent in one of the most high-pressure professions. A proud double HBCU graduate, Wildy earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Benedict College and a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from South Carolina State University. She leverages both degrees as a licensed professional counselor
supervisor and certified employee assistance professional, ensuring the highest quality of care and leadership in her field. “Growing up, I attended predominantly white institutions. I rarely had educators who looked like me or could relate to my experience,” she reflected. “Attending an HBCU was life- changing. It gave me a deep sense of belonging and a community that poured into me in ways I had never experienced before,” shared the 25-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Incorporated.
rooted in her personal story.
Today, Wildy leads as the Deputy Program Administrator overseeing a contract that provides a global Federal Law Enforcement Employee Assistance Program, shepherding critical clinical operations that support the wellbeing of law enforcement and other support personnel around the world. Her mission: to help others find the stability and support they need to thrive, professionally and personally.
“I faced major obstacles early on, being a woman, being Black, and coming from a modest background. I had to carve my own path,” she said. “Losing my mother as a teenager taught me that failure simply wasn’t an option. I’ve always had a loving, supportive family, but I never wanted to feel like a burden. Success became my only choice.”
That resilience has carried her through challenges and
Her drive, however, is deeply
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