In addition to her work with Compear, Chris is also the founder of the annual Global Respectful Disruption Summit, organized in partnership with Goabroad.com. This event serves as a platform for thought leaders from all over the world to discuss and promote innovative strategies for respectful disruption in various fields.

Chris's work is characterized by her specialization in intercultural learning, diversity, equity, and inclusion, her commitment to community organizing, and her intentional action-based approach. She is known for her efforts in centering black interculturalism within her work, and she is a pioneer in the field of respectful disruption leadership pedagogy. Her innovative and inclusive approach has made her a respected leader and advocate in her field.

In addition to her work with Compear, she serves as an IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Consultant with Be Equitable. This mid-size firm partners with top institutions and businesses from all over the globe supporting their IDEA journey. Prior to this role, Christina served as Director of Partnership Development and Diversity Initiatives at Barcelona SAE, where she pioneered new award-winning diversity and inclusion initiatives and has led Education Abroad and International Students Scholars Services Programming campus offices as Director for more than 15 years.

Christina is a published and contributing author on intercultural and diversity topics, including most recently co-authoring an article called, The Power of the Community Pact, 7 Actions for Inclusive Hiring, contributing writer in the book, Like a Fish in Water: How to Grow Abroad when you go Abroad, by Rich Kurtzman. She also co-authored article on “Innovative interventions on-site through intercultural training to address health, safety and security concerns of diverse students abroad” in The Global Impact Exchange with Diversity Abroad and more.

As a NAFSA member and leader, serving as chair of the EAKC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee, Christina is a regular contributor to the FORUM on Education Abroad and CAINE’s Climate Justice Working groups, a NAFSA mentor, and a frequently invited speaker for WISE, NAFSA, Diversity Abroad, and FORUM Conferences.

Christina holds a MA in Liberal Arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a concentration in Global Studies and is currently a doctoral student studying disruptive leadership practices in global spaces. She has dedicated her life’s work to helping countless individuals pursue intercultural experiences and thrive in diverse environments.