Christina Corona
About Christina Corona
Christina Corona is the Head of Operational Excellence and Chief of Staff Global Operations at National Instruments in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a strong commitment to community service and STEM education.
Professional Roles at National Instruments
Christina Corona currently serves as the Head of Operational Excellence and Chief of Staff Global Operations at National Instruments (NI) based in Austin, Texas. Before this, she was the Sr Director R&D Global Operations and Chief of Staff Platform and Product at NI from 2022 to 2023. In these roles, she oversees operational strategies and drives global excellence initiatives within the company's technological and product platforms.
Career at NXP Semiconductors
Christina Corona worked at NXP Semiconductors from 2015 to 2022. She started as the Global Hardware Enablement Operations Manager for five years and later served as a Director for two years. In these positions, she was involved in overseeing hardware operations and directing strategic initiatives in the United States.
Tenure at Freescale Semiconductor
Christina Corona’s tenure at Freescale Semiconductor spanned from 1994 to 2015. She held various roles, including Reliability & Quality Engineer, Senior IC Packaging Engineer, IC Packaging Manager, and Final Mfg Program Manager, PMP. Her extensive stay at Freescale gave her substantial experience in multiple engineering and managerial capacities over 21 years.
Educational Background
Christina Corona has an MBA from Texas McCombs School of Business, completed between 2001 and 2005, and a B.S. in Mathematics from St. Edward's University earned between 1992 and 1994. Additionally, she studied Engineering at Iowa State University from 1989 to 1992. Her formal education is complemented by various professional roles that have enhanced her expertise in business and technology.
Community Involvement and Advocacy
Christina Corona is actively engaged in her community, demonstrated by her roles as a board trustee for Breakthrough Central Texas and board memberships with Hospice Austin and MexicArte Museum. She is an alum of Hispanic Austin Leadership and contributes to the Austin Community Foundation's Hispanic Impact Fund. Her advocacy extends to improving the quality of life and promoting STEM education, showcasing her commitment to community development and educational advancement.