Executive Director with 35 years of leadership experience, Christina brings an extensive range of non-profit experience as a board member, executive director and business leader. As an Anishinaabikwe and community leader, Christina appreciates the breadth of human experiences. She enthusiastically leads the vision of the Duluth Art Institute as its first Anishinaabe leader. Her focus is delivered with tender attention to advocacy rooted in celebrating inclusivity and professionalism. Christina thoughtfully serves our community with a vision of the future.
Christina currently chairs the State of MN Capitol Arts Exhibitions Committee, is President of the Duluth Public Arts Commission, and served on the State of MN CAAPB Task Force on Monuments and Statues and sits on the Minnesota State Arts Board. Christina is also on the U.S. Senate Curatorial Advisory Board. She was awarded an AARP 50 over 50 most influential people in MN award as a bias buster. She lives in Mesaabikong (Duluth, MN) with her acknowledged home in Onaminii-zaga-iganig (the Bois Forte Nation in Northern MN).