About Christine
Bio
CHRISTINE DREW BENJAMIN (she/her) is a writer at heart. Whether she is editing a newsletter, writing a play, crafting institutional communications, or composing a poem, she believes deeply in the power of language to connect people, spark curiosity, and make the world more accessible.
THE WRITER & COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
With over 10 years of experience in communications and content strategy, Christine specializes in editorial strategy, newsletter development, and creating content that translates complexity into clarity. She has worked with cultural institutions, educational organizations, and nonprofits to develop compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her professional expertise includes newsletter development and editorial strategy, grant writing and institutional communications, partnership development, content calendars and editorial workflow management, and fact-checking and research integrity.
Christine has completed professional development through the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), including the Editors Forum (2025) and advanced training in email strategy and storytelling.
THE CREATIVE ARTIST
Beyond her professional communications work, Christine is a passionate theater artist and storyteller. As Artistic Director of The Big Bear Theatre Project, she leads artistic vision and collaborates with community members to make theater accessible to all.
In the realm of theater arts, Christine's career as a playwright includes works such as Fear the Future (The 48-Hour Creative Quarantine Festival), Castles in the Air (The Big Bear Theatre Project), The Secret Seduction of Little Girls (John Woods Scholarship, Prague Summer Program for Writers), The Purity Play (FullStop Collective), and Carries On (The O'Neill).
Her directing credits include Element 109 (Untold Stories of Jewish Women), Turquoise and Cloves (Occupy the Empty Space), and Estrellas Verdes (Foreplays).
As a photographer, Christine captures visual stories that complement her written work, finding poetry in light, shadow, and human expression.
Through her professional and creative work, Christine seeks to make the world more connected, more curious, and more compassionate.