Cristina was raised in Massachusetts before she moved to the Philippines as a teenager. At the age of 19, she graduated from Ateneo de Manila with a degree in Mass Communications. While living in Manila, she was a Broadcast Journalist, Newspaper Columnist and PR & Crisis Management Media Specialist for 17 years.

In 2007, Cristina moved to Southern California and became the mother of two boys who were in swim lessons even before they could walk. Passionate about working with children, she was a special education paraprofessional for 5 years before joining our Swim School team.

Cristina's swimmers joined the MVN Summer League in 2015, paving the way to transition to the Nadadores competitive program shortly after. Previously dedicating her love for the team as the MVN Volunteer Coordinator, Media Contributor, and Team Mom as a parent volunteer for many years, Cristina has taken her passion for the sport to a higher level by taking on the role of Swim School Office Manager and Summer League Coordinator.

During her free time, she is usually busy cooking for her bottomless pit kids / swimmers, washing swim towels, traveling ( not always to swim meets), and when possible, enjoying a day at the beach!

Cristina is honored by the opportunity to work with all of the Nadadores’ athletes, coaches, and families in continuing a tradition of excellence!