Cristina Bernardo

Cristina Bernardo is Co-Founder of Avocado Health and leads partnerships, parent engagement, and impact-driven programming. A Cuban American mother, certified executive coach, and social entrepreneur, Cristina brings a rare blend of policy, leadership, and community-building experience to the company. She is a graduate of the London School of Economics and previously served as a political appointee working on Community Economic Development initiatives at the federal level. Prior to Avocado Health, Cristina led an award-winning, mission-driven startup and B Corp, and has coached more than 300 women leaders across sectors, supporting them through periods of growth, transition, and crisis. Her work consistently centers on empathy, access, and human-centered leadership, which are the values...