Christina, born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Lancaster, PA graduated from Temple University with degrees in Journalism and English. Christina joined Advance Philly as the Director of Marketing following seven years at Garces Group, named one of the “Most Powerful Multi Concept Restaurant Groups” across the country in September 2017 by Restaurant Hospitality. She started as an office manager at its flagship restaurant and transitioned to the corporate side as the legal and development coordinator where she worked closely with the CEO and CCO. Prior to that, she freelanced for various publications including a men’s lifestyle website where she had her own column called “A Woman’s Take.” From these experiences, she brings with her a strong passion for concept development, building brand awareness, improving internal communication, and cultivating client relationships. When she’s not in the office, you can find Christina at the gym breaking a sweat, at a park engrossed in a book, at the local animal shelter playing with doggos, or at a cocktail bar enjoying a Corpse Reviver #2.