Biography
Early Life
Khristi Adams is an ordained Baptist minister, author, and youth advocate.
She has dedicated her life to empowering young Black girls and promoting their spiritual and cultural truths.
Khristi Lauren Adams was born in Brooklyn, New York, but grew up a few miles outside of the city in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
From a young age, she was involved in her church. She participated in youth ministry.
As Khristi grew up, her strong belief in her faith and desire to make a positive difference kept growing. She noticed from an early age that Black girls had a lot of difficulties and their struggles were often ignored.
Education and Youth Advocacy
Khristi later left her hometown to study advertising at Temple University.
As a college student, Khristi continued to maintain a strong connection to her faith and actively participated in religious activities on campus.
Her studies continued at Princeton Theological Seminary, where she earned a Master of Divinity degree.
Upon completing college, Khristi ventured into youth advocacy, initially taking a role at a treatment center specializing in helping teenage girls facing emotional challenges.
Her dedication to religion and helping others led to her becoming the Director of Youth Ministry.
Literary Achievements and The Becoming Conference
In 2020 Khristi published her first book Parable of the Brown Girl, which gained recognition as the Best Young Adult Book from the New York Black Librarians Caucus and The African American Library Awards.
Her literary contributions extend to Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way and its version for younger readers Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way, both of which have received acclaim.
Khristi’s dedication to her mission extends far beyond her writing. She not only writes about change, but she actively fosters it through her work.
In 2017, she established and led an annual event called The Becoming Conference. The conference is crafted to instill empowerment, knowledge, and inspiration in young girls aged 13 to 18.
Dean of Spiritual Life and Equity
Adams has worked in higher education administration in roles at Azusa Pacific University and Georgetown University.
Now, she works as the Dean of Spiritual Life and Equity at the Hill School and teaches Religious Studies.
Through her writings, ministry, and advocacy, Khristi Adams has provided inspiration and a sense of validation for Black women’s activism.
By giving voice to the struggles and dreams of young Black girls, she empowers a new generation of activists to tackle pressing societal challenges.
