I’m Cristina.

I’m passionate about cultivating community through art and learning. As both an artist and an educator, I’ve developed a passion for museum education that is accessible to all learners. Within museums, a unique and valuable kind of learning takes place—one that feels different from a traditional classroom setting. Personal experience and memory become the foundation of learning, rather than knowledge itself. This takes place through exhibitions, special events, lectures, and performances. Transitioning from a traditional teaching background into a museum profession has shown me that these spaces hold much more than just objects; they hold stories and memories. This shift in perspective is exactly why I am committed to growing my career within the museum field.

My personal body of work often takes shape in sculptural forms made from handmade paper, thread, and found objects — materials that carry stories and textures of their own. I earned my MFA in Visual Art from Vermont College of Fine Arts, where I deepened my love for process, experimentation, and community.

When I’m not in the museum or studio, you’ll probably find me at a comedy show, enjoying DIY house projects, or watching Parks & Rec.