Cristina Valdez

Cristina identifies vital funding opportunities and provides hands-on support for community events to ensure Culture Change has the resources to thrive. A dedicated advocate for the next generation, she is driven by a desire to fulfill community needs and build a brighter future alongside local youth. Cristina finds her greatest inspiration in the unity displayed at Franklin Park cleanups and the joy of children at events like K-DAY and Pumpkin Painting, believing these moments lay the foundation for neighbors to truly care for one another.