Cristy Calderon

Cristy Calderon is the daughter of immigrant parents from Durango, Mexico. She has been a resident of the 22nd ward for her whole life. Cristy is the first person to graduate college in her family and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications in 2021. Previously, she was an educator at a small language school and developed a passion for different languages and cultures. Cristy has a background in non-profit where she learned about economic development and assisted small businesses in obtaining entrepreneurship courses and whatever resources they needed. Cristy’s other passions include fashion, Chicago, and attending concerts.