Cristina started her education in Lisbon, Portugal studying Industrial Design, Architectural Design and Budgeting. In 1987 she moved to Toronto and began studying Construction Theory at Ryerson University and Architectural Technology at George Brown College. Cristina began working for Taylor Hannah Architect Inc. in 2000.

Cristina's has a great aptitude for learning and enthusiasm makes her a great Architectural Technologist. Cristina's main strength is her knowledge of construction and understands the fundamentals of both the structural part of building and the functional aspects that a space must possess. Her expertise in the interior department is in kitchen and bathroom layouts.