Kristina joined ArtReach in 2023 after graduating from the University of California, San Diego with a B.A. in Studio Art and a B.A. in Art History, Theory, & Criticism. She began her career with organizations including The New Children’s Museum, Birch Aquarium, La Jolla Playhouse, Wonderspaces, and the UCSD Craft Center, where she developed a multidisciplinary foundation in arts administration, exhibit fabrication, and public engagement.

Kristina coordinates workshops and events in the Garage Studio, an intergenerational makerspace that highlights process-based mediums such as printmaking, textile arts, and sculpture. She is dedicated to fostering connection and community through team-building workshops, public events, and art-focused parties. Passionate about teaching folks of all ages and abilities, Kristina facilitates public workshops at community sites across San Diego County, advancing ArtReach’s mission by bringing underrepresented craft practices to individuals lacking access to creative opportunities.

Fascinated by the power of design to shape experience and understanding, Kristina loves to study how even the smallest visual choices can have broad impact—especially within museums and other cultural institutions. She is dedicated to creating wonderful user experiences in the arts, encouraging youth creativity, and preserving folk art & craft.

When she’s not at ArtReach, Kristina enjoys gardening, trying new restaurants, listening to podcasts, and going on backpacking trips.