Kristina F.
About Kristina F.
Kristina F. serves as the Director of Operations at Black Girls CODE, where she has implemented strategies to enhance organizational growth. With extensive experience in educational and non-profit sectors, she has held various leadership roles, including at Achievement First and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York.
Work at Black Girls Code
Kristina F. serves as the Director of Operations at Black Girls Code, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the organization, which focuses on empowering young girls of color in technology and computer programming. Her work involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance the organization's effectiveness and reach.
Experience at Achievement First
Kristina F. has extensive experience at Achievement First, where she held multiple roles. From 2017 to 2021, she was the Director of Student Life and later the Director of Operations in Residence. During her tenure, she coached the network's largest operations team and implemented targeted outreach and recruitment efforts that increased student enrollment and retention. She continued her work at Achievement First as the School Operations Director from 2021 to 2022.
Background in Non-Profit Sector
Before her time at Achievement First, Kristina F. worked at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York from 2011 to 2017. She served as a Student Advocate Counselor and Youth Leadership for College Access Supervisor, and later as Program Director in Highbridge, Bronx, NY. Her roles involved direct engagement with youth and program management, contributing to community development and support.
Education and Expertise
Kristina F. studied at the CUNY School of Professional Studies, earning a Graduate Certificate in Youth Studies from 2013 to 2014. She is also pursuing a degree in Communication in the Rhetoric at the University at Albany, SUNY, which she began in 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing strategies that strengthen organizations and communities in the non-profit and education sectors.
Event Management and Logistics Oversight
In her various roles, Kristina F. has overseen logistics and training for over 50 events and projects. These initiatives have supported school and academic culture, demonstrating her ability to manage complex operations and contribute to the educational environment effectively.