About Me

I am Christina Williams, a mom of three, grandmother to one baby girl, and wife to the absolute best man ever, Samuel Wimsett. I am a designer for CGA Architects and I have the incredible honor of working on projects that literally change the landscape of Joplin and quality of life for its citizens.

I’m known for “getting things done” and for my creative and pragmatic approach to solving problems, usually through design. I have been involved in numerous projects and initiatives that have made a difference for Joplin. Whether it’s championing curbside recycling, or riding a bike 600 miles to raise awareness for victims of sexual abuse, or renovating a 130 year old house on the edge of Murphysburg, or raising $30,000 in two months to make sure every kindergartner in Joplin Schools gets the opportunity to learn to ride a bike... when I set my sights on a problem, I will find a way to fix it.

Like many people born here in Southwest Missouri, I never intended to stay and make a life here. I put myself through college as a single mom, and wanted desperately to provide a good life for my child and to make him proud. I aspired to make the world a better place and do big things and I thought I needed to do that from some place, well, bigger. But, once I started getting involved in this community, I realized that making the world a better place starts right where you are, wherever you are.

I’m excited to take this huge step as a City Council Member to make Joplin a better place. You can trust that I will listen, ask questions others will be afraid to ask, consider the needs of ALL citizens (not just the loudest), and make decisions that improve quality of life by bringing equity and access for ALL.