Christina is a junior majoring in biology and philosophy from Prairieville, Louisiana.
She is on the STRIPES Executive Staff, serving as the Events, Logistics, and Hospitality Coordinator. Within LSU Student Government, she is the Senate Vice Chair of the Committee on Rules a Senator of the College of Science. She is an active member of her sorority, Phi Mu and a participant in LSU’s Dance Marathon. She is also involved in Volunteer LSU, Geaux Big BR, and the LSU Philosophy Club.
Before living in Louisiana, Christina lived all around the country. After being born in Florida, she lived in Illinois, New Mexico and two different areas of Virginia. She also says that if she could be any animal, she would like to be a duck. She says, “I like the idea of being able to walk, fly, and swim all in one day.”
In her free time, Christina enjoys spending time with her family and friends and meeting new people. She loves cooking, exercising, volunteering, and dedicating time to her on-campus organizations. Christina also enjoys listening to music and playing the piano.
Christina tries to “embrace each day with optimistic enthusiasm for new tasks or challenges and to view each experience as an opportunity for growth.” She says, “I decided to participate in the Miss LSU-USA pageant to gain further confidence through the experience of this new challenge and to have the opportunity to promote LSU and to inspire involvement in our community.”
By participating in the Miss LSU-USA Pageant, Christina hopes to “gain the opportunity to be a voice and role model in order to continue positively influencing others and their perception of LSU and our community.”
She is most looking forward to stepping out of her comfort zone as she tries something she has never done before. She is also looking forward to the opportunity to represent the LSU student body at a variety of events, activities, and services to help the betterment of the community.