Executive Director, Mom’s House of Toledo
Christina Rodriguez serves as the Executive Director of Mom’s House of Toledo, where she has led with vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to breaking cycles of poverty for 19 years. Under her leadership, the organization has flourished, raising nearly $10 million for operations, launching innovative programs, and developing a Gold Star Rated Early Learning Center that ranks among the top 10% in Ohio.
Her most recent achievement was leading a transformational $12.1 million collaborative effort to establish a second Mom’s House location and shared community resource center, reimagining how single parents and children access support throughout Lucas County. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative leadership, Christina has helped position Mom’s House as a model for two-generation family success and community impact.
Christina currently serves as Former Chair of the State of Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission, appointed by Ohio’s Governor. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Lucas County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and the Lucas County Fatherhood Coalition. Her past appointments include the City of Toledo Human Relations Commission, where she co-chaired the Equality and Social Justice Committee. In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors for La Prensa, Compassion at Calvary and co-hosts Proclaim FM’s Morning Mix, helping elevate conversations that strengthen and unite the community.
With more than 30 years of community service, Christina’s work is more than a profession, it is a calling. Born to a young mother and the daughter of a Latin King gang member, she understands firsthand the challenges that can shape a child’s future. Yet her life stands as a testament that beginnings do not determine outcomes. That belief has become the driving force behind her life’s work: ensuring that young parents, children, and families have access to the opportunities, support, and relationships needed to build a different future.
Known for her authenticity, compassion, and ability to bring people together around a common purpose, Christina has dedicated her career to creating lasting change. Through collaboration, advocacy, and an unwavering belief in human potential, she continues to help transform lives and strengthen communities throughout Northwest Ohio.
