Cristina Mendoza
About Cristina Mendoza
Cristina Mendoza is an Operations Manager at the Obama Foundation, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in facilities management and office administration, with previous roles at Snap Inc., Uber, and Salesforce, and holds degrees in Latin American and Latino Studies and Museum Studies.
Current Role at Obama Foundation
Cristina Mendoza serves as the Operations Manager at the Obama Foundation, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she utilizes data-driven approaches to address complex operational challenges. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Operations Associate at the Obama Presidential Center for a total of 10 months, contributing to the foundation's operational efforts.
Previous Experience in Operations
Cristina Mendoza has extensive experience in operations management. She worked at Snap Inc. as a Facilities Specialist for 7 months in 2016, and at Uber as an Office Manager for 1 year from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as the Lead Facilities Coordinator at Salesforce for 1 year from 2017 to 2018. Her diverse background in operational roles has equipped her with skills to create effective work environments.
Educational Background
Cristina Mendoza obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Latin American and Latino Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago, where she studied from 2020 to 2021. She also studied Museum Studies at Columbia College Chicago, earning a degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management with a minor in Creative Nonfiction from 2009 to 2012. This educational foundation supports her passion for cultural institutions.
Internship Experience
Cristina Mendoza has a background in various internships that provided her with valuable experience in the media and content sectors. She worked as an Editorial Intern at Pitchfork Media for 3 months in 2011, followed by a year-long Publicity Internship at Pitch Perfect. Additionally, she served as a Content Editor at Epitonic.com for 2 years, enhancing her skills in content management and editorial processes.
Networking and Professional Development
Cristina Mendoza actively engages in networking with recent graduates from Columbia College and the University of Illinois Chicago. She enjoys connecting with fellow writers and is currently participating in Story Studio's inaugural Essay Collection in a Year program, where she is working on a book manuscript. She plans to start the MBA application process in the winter, indicating her commitment to furthering her education and professional development.