Cristina is a mother of five and grandmother to one. Cristina graduated from Merced High School and went on to pursue a career in the Medical field. She strives for education and has been an educator working with several local and surrounding colleges to prepare students for their new career. Currently, Cristina is working towards her degree in Nursing and Business Administration. Cristina has a passion for helping her community and others. She has worked as a Community Activist, Visionary Leader, Public Speaker and Columnist for the past 10 years working with and being a part of many local organizations and churches. She enjoys writing, reading, and is captured by the outdoors and enjoys hiking, camping and the ocean view. She has a love for music and the gospel.