Christina Mallon

Christina Mallon is an Account Supervisor at POSSIBLE’s New York office, where she consults brands on how to implement inclusive design into their business strategies.

Christina is a woman at the forefront of an important movement towards inclusivity in design and advertising. She has a unique and special voice, championing individuals often ignored by these industries – particularly those burdened by physical disabilities.

At the start of Christina's professional career, her arms slowly became paralyzed. She was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or flail arm syndrome. The transition to “disabled” was challenging but has never slowed her down for a second. She managed to creatively adapt to her condition, working full-time, living independently in NYC. She was determined to find solutions that would allow her to be fully active and relevant in the world. As a young digital marketing professional starting her career with a physical “disability” she felt under-represented as a consumer.

Rather than being discouraged, she recognized the opportunity to grow awareness and make a measurable impact within the industry. This realization inspired her to become the accessibility lead at POSSIBLE New York, and a board member at Open Style Lab - the only non-profit organization dedicated to creating innovative clothing solutions for people with disabilities.

Christina’s work around inclusive design has received nation-wide attention and has been featured in Fast Company, Yahoo Style, NBC News, Vouge, BBC, and The New York Times.