Kristina Villarini has spent over 15 years building and leading teams across digital marketing and communications. She has created award-winning, strategic digital programming, including building the first influencer program at GLSEN, as well as being the first Digital Director at Lambda Legal and then, the Alliance for Safety & Justice and Californians for Safety & Justice.
During her time at Lambda Legal, she opposed two SCOTUS nominees—winning two Shorty awards in the process—and helped execute the rapid response to former President Trump’s Transgender military service ban.
She is the former Vice President of Digital at Precision Strategies, and has served as advisor to some of the world's biggest companies, including Facebook.
Her knowledge across digital communications and marketing makes her a sought-after expert on building dynamic user experiences and journeys for marginalized constituencies, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, formerly incarcerated people and everyone living with HIV.
Kristina is currently the digital content and marketing strategy lead for J.P. Morgan Payments and serves on the board of directors for Hello Future. Kristina is a long-suffering NY Knicks, NY Mets, Toronto Maple Leafs and Miami Dolphins fan. She lives in New York City with her wife, Arielle.