Originally from Oregon, Kristina began working with fiber and textiles as a small child, learning to crochet and sew during her summer visits to her grandparent’s farm on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. She continued to pursue her love of making during quiet moments while earning a degree in biology and working in healthcare. Kristina attended Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, concentrating on sculpture and environmental design, and received her graduate degree in architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture. She worked in film production, stage design and architecture prior to rediscovering fiber as a medium. She currently lives in Washington, DC with her family and two naughty dogs.