Christina is a Research Programme Manager at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, with more than 12 years of experience in research funding and research management within New Zealand's tertiary sector. Her experience includes pre-award funding support, post-award research project management, and the development and implementation of strategic research partnerships across STEM, HASS, and the University's Central Research Office.
Since 2024, Christina has led the Faculty of Arts and Education’s Horizon Europe portfolio as the subject matter expert (SME) where she provides specialist advice to researchers and professional staff while overseeing the management of three Horizon Europe-funded projects hosted at the University of Auckland. She is passionate about helping researchers navigate the complexities of international research funding and enabling successful global collaborations.
Christina has been an active ARMS member since 2016 and has also served as a key member of the 2026 ARMS Perth Conference Sub-Committee.
