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CHRISTINA SAADÉ, E.J. Callahan & Associates, LLC
By Katie Lovett The Chamber
Growing up in Salem, N.H., Christina Saadé could often be found at the piano.
Saadé, the 33-year-old director of marketing at E.J. Callahan & Associates, LLC, cultivated her love of music at a young age. “I used to compose {music] as a kid,” she said, a hobby that earned her a distinction from President George Bush when she was in elementary school.
Growing up in her musically inclined household -- she still occasionally performs at weddings and charity events, in English, Lebanese, and Aramaic, the language spoken in biblical times -- Saadé has also recorded music with her parents, who are both musicians.

In her, they instilled the confidence and a desire to chart her own path. That mindset grew as Saadé completed her studies at Northeastern University. In 2013, she graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration and Management, Accounting and Entrepreneurship.
Saadé worked in public and private accounting for several years, before moving into sales operations in the Tech industry. Her accounting background lent itself to liaison between the sales, finance, legal and HR teams – creating policies and incentive programs and building processes and procedures for rapid and sustainable growth.
A passion for helping companies grow led Saadé to her current role: heading up marketing and recruiting at E.J. Callahan & Associates. In the two years since she began the firm has doubled its size. It was also named one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Boston Business Journal.
Saade brings that drive to the Chamber’s Emerging Leaders and her role on the leadership team.
“I am really enjoying working with such like-minded, ambitious, and brilliant people,” she said. “I learn something new from them every day. I’m excited about the group we are building, and looking forward to seeing what the future has in store for us.”
What is one lesson you try to impart on others?
Life is full of endless opportunities and possibilities. As long as you are embracing these opportunities while staying true to your values, continuously learning and growing, and adding value to the communities you are involved in, you will be where you are meant to be. f you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Who inspires you?
My parents. They instilled the values of family, integrity, and love in me. They taught me the meaning of life, hard work, and perseverance. If my parents were able to immigrate to the US and achieve the American Dream, there is absolutely no reason I can’t do anything I set my mind to. Their brilliance, strength, and kindness inspire me every day and push me to strive to be the best version of myself.
What brings you joy?
Being surrounded by my family & friends. I recently became a Godmother to my best friend’s daughter, which has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. I’m excited to watch her grow and see where life takes her.
What quality do you admire most about yourself?
My growth mindset. I have a love for learning, always looking to experience something new, see things from a new perspective, hear different points of view. I purposely step out of my comfort zone at least once a day, to discover more about myself and grow as a person. I am learning to embrace my fears, and it has become quite rewarding. It builds a sense of confidence that no matter what uncomfortable situation I am presented with, I’m going to come out wiser and stronger. It also allows me to look at failures as lessons, mistakes as experiments, and problems as opportunities for innovation.
Hawaii was actually high on the list and I went this past winter. It was absolute paradise on Earth! I even surfed for the first time in my life, which was both terrifying and exhilarating. “When in Rome!”
How do you make an impact?
I have been in my church’s choir since I was born. I sing at charity events and fundraisers in my community. I also enjoy volunteering for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I joined the Toast to St. Jude Committee a few years ago. I

