Teacher. Mother. Advocate.

Kristina was born and raised in Los Angeles. As she grew up, her family had their own successful small business. She learned first-hand about the importance of preparation, honesty, flexibility, responsiveness to the needs of others, and hard work. She also saw how changes in the economy can affect families. These early lessons in resilience and organizational skills have benefitted her in everything she does and she drew upon them to manage online schooling for the students she was teaching as well as for her own children during the pandemic.

Kristina graduated from California State University at Northridge with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a California K-8 teaching credential. She went on to earn a Master's degree in Education Leadership at the renowned Teacher's College at Columbia University in New York. While studying there, she met her husband Christian, who is a high school World Language teacher in the Simi Valley Unified School District.

When looking to settle down, she and Christian were attracted to Simi Valley's small-town appeal and excellent schools. They moved to their present home in Simi Valley in 2011 and started their family. Their two children attend SVUSD schools where Kristina volunteers regularly and has been on PTA and PTSA boards for the past 10 years.

Kristina was elected to the Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees in 2022.  During her time on that board, she expanded opportunities for students by shifting all sixth-grade students to middle school campuses, built inclusive playgrounds at two elementary schools, opened a Dual Language Academy at Arroyo Elementary School, completed numerous facilities projects, and more.

Kristina, Christian, and their children are deeply connected to the Simi Valley community. Their children have been involved in Simi Valley Running Rebels, Junior Spikers Volleyball and US Youth Volleyball. They are regular patrons of the Simi Valley Public Library and Rancho Simi Parks.  Their daughter is a member of the Girl Scouts and Kristina is an active volunteer for her troop, serving as chair for cookie sales. Kristina also serves on the Simi Valley Education Foundation Board.