As Senior Director of Grants Management at the Skoll Foundation, Cristina is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient grantmaking operations, systems, and policies to support the foundation’s mission and strategic goals. She is recognized nationally for her expertise and speaks regularly on technology, grantmaking best practices, legal compliance, and international grantmaking. She was one of the first employees of the Skoll Foundation
In addition to working at the Skoll Community Fund and the Skoll Global Threat Funds, Cristina held positions at Stanford University and Walt Disney Internet Group focusing on content delivery and user experience design.
Cristina currently serves on the advisory council and committee of NGOsource and Technology Affinity Group. She is a former board member of PEAK Grantmaking, the nation’s leading association dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of grants management professionals. She was also a principal contributor to the GM Guide, a comprehensive online publication on best practices in grants management.
Cristina has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women and Gender Studies and a minor in Film Studies.
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