Kristina brings a thoughtful, community-driven perspective to Neighborhood Strategies, grounded in her academic studies and hands-on experience in city and regional planning. Through coursework at Ohio State University, she studies comprehensive plans, zoning frameworks, and urban design. Kristina is particularly interested in historic preservation, inclusive community building, and land use planning. Her previous internship with Etna Township through the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) deepened her understanding of local government processes, where she contributed to zoning updates and reviewed comprehensive planning documents. Kristina is passionate about improving the built environment and is committed to continuous learning and collaboration.