Since the age of four, Christina has always had an interest in teaching and working with other children.  It would become a known fact that she would become a teacher when at the age of nine, she felt a sense of accomplishment after teaching a four your old neighbor how to write her name.  Little did she know that she would have the opportunity to work with hundreds of children, and continue to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher.  After relocating from school to school, Christina found her moments of masking herself from the world when dealing with tough situations. 

It led her to write a piece called, "The Glass Cage", that would earn her Broadway recognition.  She pursued a campaign called "Shining Voices" by working with children through schools, workshops, and organizations that support the care of our nation's children.  She has had the opportunity to speak to children, parents, school leaders, and government officials about building self-esteem in our nation's children.

Christina became the national founder and director of a cancer fundraiser in memory of a friend that died of cancer.  She was able to combine the forces of several young leaders throughout the United States to raise money for cancer.  Her organization, Mission PennyPiggy Bank was able to support organizations such as National Children's Cancer Foundation, Make A Wish Foundation, and the American Cancer Society. 

Outside of working to enrich the lives of children, Christina found her outlet in the arts at the age of four.  Christina has been training in the arts for over eighteen years.  She is professionally trained in voice, dance, and acting.

Christina's love for music has allowed her to be a part of gospel, jazz, pop, and classical groups all over the United States.  She was also a leading trombonist for several years, and received numerous jazz, symphonic, and concert ensemble awards.  After being a member of a competitive dance team in Missouri, she started a dance team in Connecticut and began advising other dance teams across the country. Christina has won numerous local, state, and national talent awards.  She also continues to be recognized by organizations for her outstanding achievements in the arts.

In high school, she was named one of the Top 20 Seniors, and was selected to speak at her graduation of 500 seniors.  Christina has received numerous academic awards, and she continues to receive honors and scholarships for academic excellence.  She was a Tisch and Merit Scholar at New York University, and was awarded with the Hord Foundation Scholarships for four consecutive
years.  Christina has earned over $60,000 in scholarships for her accomplishments.

Christina loves to crochet, being a computer geek, raising guinea pigs, writing, and cracking terrible jokes.  She is known for her crazy energy that becomes contagious, and it eventually puts a smile on many people.  She lives her life one day at a time.  In one of her favorite musicals, RENT, Jonathan Larsen (the creator) says  her favorite motto, "No day but today." 

See pictures from Christina's year as Miss New York under Appearances!