Cristina joins the HEAL team as the Project Lead for the Mexico Leadership Program. She brings experience in developing the 1st Mexico Leadership Cohort, managing projects, and leading Human Resources, Operations, and Abuse Prevention & Safeguarding units within NGOs focused on the Global South. Cristina combines strategic management and program design skills with a deep commitment to strengthening local capacities and creating processes for sustainable impact.

With a diverse background and a passion for personal development, Cristina is excited to bring an intersectional lens to her role as Project Lead. She looks forward to continuing to facilitate collective learning processes and fostering meaningful community impact. Soon, she will begin a Master’s program in Pedagogy and Community Educational Mentoring, further deepening her commitment to transformative education and community-based learning.