Cristina Fernandez joined Tahirih in 2019. As the IT & Operations Director, Cristina leads implementation of IT and data strategy as well as common operations processes across the organization. In addition, Cristina provides for the availability, integrity, and security of all of Tahirih’s information systems, data, and telecommunications. Prior to joining Tahirih, Cristina served as a logistics coordinator at Bishop O’Connell High School following a hiatus from the workforce to raise her family. Cristina has lived and studied in Central America.

“I discovered Tahirih while searching for an organization whose mission it is to enact change where it is desperately needed. It is my honor and privilege to support the incredible staff at Tahirih who dedicate themselves to fight alongside our courageous clients in their search for the rights and justice all people deserve.”

Education: University of North Carolina-Greensboro, BA; University of Virginia, ABD

Languages: Spanish, French, Italian

Hometown: Annandale, VA