Kristina was born and raised in Rockhampton, Central Queensland and is a descendant of the traditional landowners of the Rockhampton area, the Dharumbal people. Her totem is the Buderoo (Green Tree Frog). Kristina is the granddaughter of local community elder Ethel Speedy.
Kristina attended Berserker Street State School for her primary education years and graduated from Emmaus College in 2014 with a Certificate II in Business. Kristina has since obtained a Certificate III in Business and Business Administration. During Kristina’s time at Wakai Waian Healing, she has completed her Certificate IV in Mental Health and the WWH PDSMS Program.
Kristina is willing to further her learning while demonstrating empathy, compassion, and a professional approach to helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in her community.