After a career in human rights and social change organizing, and graduating from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Cristina embarked on three years of monastic training at Daihonzan Chozen-ji in Honolulu.

While still in residence as a priest, she continues to train in zazen, Kendo, Chado, and ceramics—and now work with individuals and organizations to develop the sensitivity and spiritual strength needed to lead in today’s challenging world.