Christine Chatwell worked for many years as a social worker.  Now that she is retired she enjoys using her social work skills in her volunteer work at the Day Worker Center where she teaches English through art and music.  She also was the main organizer to start the workers’ “Latin Band” that performs various venues in the community.  She is very passionate about social justice, especially immigration reform.

Christine believes that aspiring US citizens deserve fair and humane treatment.  She decided to fast to educate people about some of the mistreatment immigrants are now receiving and to convince President Obama to stop deportations now.