Cristina Amaya
About Cristina Amaya
Cristina Amaya is a Global Experiential Events Manager currently working at Riot Games in Santa Monica, California. She has a diverse background in event management, having held positions at notable companies such as Google Stadia, Team Liquid, and DreamHack, while also advocating for diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry through her role at Latinx in Gaming.
Current Role at Riot Games
Cristina Amaya serves as the Global Experiential Events Manager at Riot Games since 2024. She operates in a hybrid work environment from Santa Monica, California. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of experiential events that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Before joining Riot Games, Cristina held several key positions in event management. She worked as the Event Marketing Manager at Google Stadia for nine months in 2020. Prior to that, she served as the Head of Events at Team Liquid from 2020 to 2022 and as the Director at DreamHack from 2022 to 2023. Her experience spans various aspects of event planning and execution.
Leadership in Latinx in Gaming
Cristina has been the President of Latinx in Gaming since 2018. In this capacity, she focuses on developing community-driven programming and events that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the gaming industry. Her leadership contributes to fostering a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups.
Educational Background
Cristina Amaya studied at Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in International Relations and Affairs from 2008 to 2012. She also completed her secondary education at St Petersburg High School, achieving an International Baccalaureate from 2004 to 2008.
Collaborations and Community Engagement
Cristina has collaborated with major brands such as Redbull, Urban Decay, and Niantic to create engaging event experiences. She has also served on the board for the Games and Online Harassment Hotline, contributing to initiatives aimed at addressing online harassment in the gaming community.