Christina is a principal research scientist with extensive expertise in formative learning, educational data systems, and systemic improvement across K-12 and postsecondary education.

Christina brings more than 40 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and program leader in California and Hawaii, with a strong focus on using data to drive outcomes. At NORC, she contributes to federal and regional initiatives that support education system leaders in applying research-based strategies to improve instruction, assessment, and policy. Her work is distinguished by its emphasis on collaborative partnerships, capacity building, and the strategic use of data to inform decision-making.

Christina’s recent contributions include leading efforts under the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Pacific, where she partnered with education agencies across Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Her work has supported literacy improvement, college readiness, and the development of networked improvement communities. She has also advanced the use of data governance processes and structures to support systemic changes informed by education research, helping jurisdictions with limited data infrastructure translate research into informed decisions.

Prior to joining NORC, Christina served as director of REL Pacific at McREL International, where she oversaw applied research, technical assistance, and dissemination efforts across the Pacific region. She has contributed to practitioner guides for the National Forum for Educational Statistics and led initiatives to strengthen professional development and program evaluation. Her leadership has helped shape data-informed education policy in locally driven contexts.