Academically, Kristina earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She then went on to obtain a Juris Doctorate from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, graduating magna cum laude with an advanced legal certificate in Child Welfare. Kristina was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2024.

In addition to her position at the Placer Health and Wellness Center, Kristina serves as a full-time deputy district attorney. She acknowledges that pursuing dual career paths is somewhat unconventional. Nevertheless, she expresses deep gratitude for the unique opportunities her careers have afforded her.

When not working, Kristina spends most of her free time chauffeuring her children to and from various extracurriculars, including competitive soccer and gymnastics.