Kristina holds a Master's in International Relations from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor focus in Hispanic Studies from the University of Victoria. Her interest in sustainable socio-economic development was sparked by a high school graduation trip to Chile where she worked as an ESL instructor for under-represented and marginalised communities in Santiago. During her undergraduate studies, Kristina participated in a study abroad program to Xalapa, Veracruz to complete her minor focus in Hispanic Studies. While in Mexico, she focused her projects and assignments on poverty in Mexico and wider implications for the country. The focus of her master’s thesis was sustainable and inclusive development economics. In addition to her academic training, Kristina has significant experience in cultural integration, both from living abroad and through volunteer programs such as Cultural Conversation Partner Programs. She has volunteer experience with social development projects throughout Latin America.