Cristina Patricio
Community Schools Coach
Cristina Patricio is a Community Schools Coach working out of the traditional lands of the Tongva, Chumash, and Tataviam Indigenous People in East Los Angeles and across L.A. County. She began her Community Schools journey 16 years ago, collaborating with school leaders and communities in South Los Angeles, Inglewood, the San Fernando Valley, and her hometown of East L.A. Today, she partners with district leaders across California and in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Cristina specializes in Community Schools implementation and development that elevates all educational partners while honoring lived experiences and culturally relevant approaches. She obtained her B.A. in Chicana/o Studies and History (2010) and her M.A. in Chicana/o Studies (2018) from California State University, Northridge, where she also serves as a part-time lecturer in the Chicana/o Studies Department.
