CHRISTINA DELZINGARO

Christina Delzingaro is a longtime Lynchburg community leader with a lifelong career of leading complex organizations at the intersection of healthcare, nonprofit management, and community engagement. Her work has focused on improving access to essential services, managing public and philanthropic resources responsibly, and delivering measurable results for the community.

Christina currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Community Access Network, where she oversees a $16 million organization with a staff of 75. As a founder of the organization, she has played a central role in building and scaling accessible primary care and wellness services that now serve tens of thousands of Lynchburg residents each year, including many of the city’s most underserved populations. Under her leadership, the organization expanded access to care, earned national recognition for quality and equity, and successfully navigated complex funding and regulatory environments while maintaining strong financial oversight.

Throughout her career, Christina has been responsible for strategic planning, budget management, workforce leadership, and cross-sector collaboration. She has worked closely with local governments, healthcare providers, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders to align resources with community needs and deliver results. Her experience leading a large organization, overseeing significant budgets, and making decisions in high-accountability environments reflects the practical skills required for effective service on City Council.

Christina’s commitment to equity and inclusion has been recognized with a Humanitarian Award from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. Her approach to leadership emphasizes listening, transparency, and disciplined problem-solving—qualities she believes are essential as Lynchburg faces growing demands for professionalism, collaboration, and public trust in local government.

Christina moved back to Lynchburg more than 13 years ago with her husband, who passed away in 2022. She lives in the Garland Hill neighborhood, where she is restoring a historic home. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, reading, needlework, and volunteering in the community as a guardian for adults with developmental disabilities.