Cris manages events and communications for the Data Science Institute. She joined the university in 2000 and served in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences before starting at DSI in 2020. In her current role, Cris works with DSI leadership and staff to develop and execute communications and brand strategy for the institute. She manages DSI events and supports industry collaboration, the RISE-AI Collaboration HQ, the DSI Affiliates program, institute planning and administration, and more. In addition to communications, she has professional experience in sustainable agriculture, nonprofit management, and lighting design for the theater. Cris earned her bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Barbara and her master’s degree at UC Davis.