Christina is an independent consultant with 20 years’ experience working in international development and disability. Holding a Master’s degree in Social Science (International Development) and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), she has worked with people with disabilities, government, donors, faith-based organisations, international NGOs and the United Nations.

She has played a key role in developing and implementing the Australian Government’s first disability strategy for the aid program, ‘Development for All’, that sets the agenda for Australia’s investments and leadership in Disability Inclusive Development globally.

She has worked in over 10 countries including India, the Maldives, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Vietnam and Tonga.