Kristina Padilla

Kristina Padilla, MA is world-renowned as a national speaker, author, educator, and advisor, advocating the principle of “living out loud.” They foster safer environments nationwide by conducting 2S/LGBTQIA+ educational talks and training sessions globally. They are the Vice President of Education and Strategic Development for CCAPP and Chief Academic Officer at the CCAPP Academy.
Mx. Padilla has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. They are a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LAADC) and graduated from the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) in 2023. Mx. Padilla is a Doctoral student working toward a Ph.D. in Psychology, specializing in the Psychology of Gender & Sexual Fluidity.