krista@cpedv.org | Krista has served as the organization’s Executive Director since the Spring of 2025, and has worked at the coalition for over a decade. Throughout her years at the organization, she has advocated on behalf of survivors and service providers, and has worked to increase state level resources and legislation to advance violence prevention efforts. She has successfully advocated for over $330 million in new funding for victim services and prevention and also secured the passage of legislation to address the wide range of issues impacting survivors. Her experience addresses economic justice, housing and homelessness, prevention, immigration, and alternatives to the criminal legal system. She regularly represents the Partnership on various state-level committees and task forces.
Krista has consistently worked to support advocates and activists to build their skills and develop their leadership, with a particular focus on supporting their policy advocacy skills. In 2024 she received the Foundation’s Dr. Beatriz María Solís Award, recognizing her willingness to mentor, share expertise, and relationships that has strengthened community leaders and impacted community led policy advocacy to create a more just and vibrant future for all Californians.
Prior to joining the Partnership, Krista worked at the National Network to End Domestic Violence, advocating for increases in federal funding for domestic and sexual violence programs and reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. Previous experiences include working with at-risk youth, which fueled her passion for social policy issues.
Krista received her Master’s degree in Public Policy with a concentration in Social Policy from American University and received a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach.