Christina Balian, Mpa
About Christina Balian, Mpa
Christina Balian, MPA, serves as the Executive Assistant to the President and Liaison to the GMTO Board of Directors at the Giant Magellan Telescope. With a diverse background in finance and non-profit sectors, she has held various roles in organizations such as Causeway Capital Management and Trust Company of the West.
Current Role at Giant Magellan Telescope
Christina Balian serves as the Executive Assistant to the President and Liaison to the GMTO Board of Directors at the Giant Magellan Telescope. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization based in Pasadena, California. In this role, she supports the executive leadership and facilitates communication between the board and the management team.
Previous Experience in Executive Assistance
Prior to her current position, Christina worked as an Executive Assistant at Causeway Capital Management from 2019 to 2020 in Los Angeles, California. She also held the role of Client Service Associate at SteelPeak Wealth from 2020 to 2021 and served as a Senior Client Service Associate at Womack Wealth Management for a brief period in 2021. These roles provided her with extensive experience in administrative support and client relations.
Background in Finance and Non-Profit Sectors
Christina has a diverse professional background that includes experience in both finance and non-profit sectors. She worked as an Associate Proxy Specialist at Trust Company of the West from 2010 to 2014 and as an Investment Sector Coordinator at Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, her work at the Giant Magellan Telescope - GMTO Corporation as a Buyer/Project Specialist from 2015 to 2018 further highlights her versatility across different industries.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Christina Balian earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA, where she studied from 2005 to 2007. She later pursued a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at California State University, Los Angeles, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in policy analysis and organizational management.
Skills and Expertise
Christina possesses strong skills in Microsoft Excel, particularly in data analysis and spreadsheet management. She has demonstrated expertise in procurement, indicating her experience in acquiring goods and services for organizations. Additionally, she is skilled in RFP writing, which involves creating detailed proposals for potential projects or services.