Cristina works as a research program manager collaborating with interdisciplinary teams at the intersection of cooperation and cancer evolution research at Arizona State University. She is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the ACE Scholars Program and the Cooperation Scholars Program, training opportunities for undergraduate students that combine scientific mentoring with career and professional development sessions. Cristina holds two bachelor's degrees (economics and psychology) and a doctorate in educational leadership in higher education. Both practice and research-wise, Cristina is interested in mentoring, barriers to students’ success, and the intersection between technology and higher education.