Job history: Christina has been a pivotal member of GHD since 2019, serving as waste program manager. As an associate with over 22 years of experience in environmental science and hazardous waste management, Christina leads enterprise waste and regulatory compliance programs for a Class I.

Why she's influential in sustainability: Christina has spent over two decades advancing environmental stewardship and operational excellence, with a particular focus on the rail sector. Her influence is evident in the enterprise waste and regulatory compliance programs she leads for a Class I. Her approach combines data-driven methodology with a client-centric mindset, ensuring that waste management solutions are not only compliant but also innovative and cost effective. Her expertise spans hazardous waste program development, regulatory compliance, client training, facility auditing, and strategic planning for landfill diversion and waste reduction.

Christina is a champion for circular economy principles, landfill diversion and sustainable practices, helping rail clients reduce their environmental footprint while enhancing efficiency. She has worked with clients to roll out sustainable waste audits, conduct lifecycle analyses, and identify sustainable alternatives to traditional waste disposal for challenging materials and locations. Her leadership has driven significant sustainability achievements, such as attaining zero waste to landfill status for clients' distribution centers, headquarters and manufacturing campuses across North America, resulting in substantial cost savings.

Her influence is also reflected in her role as an advocate for women in rail. Christina is an active supporter and leader in Women in GHD (WING), the company's employee resource group dedicated to empowering women and fostering inclusion.