Cristina Battistelli
About Cristina Battistelli
Cristina Battistelli serves as the Corporate Programme Management Lead at Save the Children UK, where she focuses on creating shared value programs with the private sector. With over a decade of experience in global program management, she has a strong background in both business and nonprofit sectors.
Work at Save the Children
Cristina Battistelli serves as the Corporate Programme Management Lead at Save the Children UK. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's efforts in improving global living conditions through innovative programs. In addition to her role as Lead, she has been involved as the Corporate Programme Manager for Global Health within the Business Programmes Hub since 2019. In these roles, she leads a team that focuses on creating shared value programs in collaboration with the private sector, emphasizing community engagement and partnership management.
Education and Expertise
Cristina Battistelli holds a Master’s Degree in Global Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both political and business principles, which she applies in her current role to drive innovation and improve global living conditions.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Before joining Save the Children, Cristina Battistelli worked at Microsoft as a Senior Program Manager from 2007 to 2017. During her ten years in the Greater Seattle Area, she focused on consulting, gaining extensive experience in program management and strategic planning within a corporate environment.
Career in Global Health and Nonprofit Sector
Cristina Battistelli has a diverse background in the global health and nonprofit sectors. She worked as a Program Coordinator for Global Health Security at PATH from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, she served as a Program Officer at Impact Network in Zambia for three months in 2012 and as a Program Assistant at the World Affairs Council in Seattle for three months in 2006. These roles contributed to her expertise in managing global programs and fostering community engagement.
Passion for Business and Nonprofit Synergy
Cristina Battistelli is passionate about leveraging the synergy between the business and nonprofit sectors. She focuses on driving innovation and improving global living conditions through collaborative efforts. Her commitment to creating shared value programs reflects her belief in the potential of partnerships to address pressing global challenges.