Allow me to introduce myself…
Hi, I’m Cristina. I am a woman of many interests and hobbies, some of them I’ll admit are a bit “basic”—I’m not ashamed of my love for my indoor plants, my goldendoodles, my coffee (I draw the line at PSL, sorry, I can’t do it), and of course my husband and two kids.
I manage a demanding career totally unrelated to why you’re here, but it is one that shapes my practical approach to risk mitigation and problem-solving.
A personal experience with mold led me to my more interesting passion and, I assume, why you’re here—the world of building science, building biology, and healthy homes.
In my “free time” I became a Building Biology Advocate, certified by the Building Biology Institute, and obtained a variety of other building science certifications through coursework and seminars. If you’re interested in learning more about the Building Biology Institute, start here: buildingbiologyinstitute.org
I’m incredibly excited about the certification I am currently working towards, which is the Certified Passive House Builder certification through Phius Passive House. If you want to learn more about passive house principles, check this out:
I also volunteer extensively for causes that mean something to me, including mentoring underserved women about careers in the legal field. In 2023 I joined the board of directors for Malachi’s Message, a non-profit dedicated to providing education and financial assistance to families impacted by mold. I now serve as the Vice President and remain on the board for this incredible organization. To find more information on Malachi’s Message and to donate, follow this link:
I deeply understand the experience of discovering mold in your living environment because I’ve been through it. You can find two interviews we did telling our story here.
My perspective has greatly changed since we first told our story and I’m working on a post to re-tell and re-claim our story. I’ll be sharing this and more of our lessons learned, straight to your inbox.
Those are the highlights of me. Tell me more about you! Shoot me an email (cristina@conscioushealthyhome.com) introducing yourself or find me on Instagram @conscioushealthyhome
Stay conscious, my friends.
♥️C
