CPC Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit Honoree

Cristina Gonzalez

Cristina Gonzalez is a leader, educator, advocate, wife, mother, daughter, and proud Latina—a multifaceted role model for the Sunset Park community. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, she was recognized as one of the top 100 scholars in the country during high school. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Economics, she received a full-tuition scholarship to the University of Chicago for Public Policy, followed by her second master's from Bank Street College of Education.

Cristina began her education career as an Early Childhood Education teacher at PS 94 in 2007 and became principal in 2018. Under her leadership, she has cultivated a culturally responsive school community, empowering students to embrace their heritage while promoting multilingualism and multiculturalism.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cristina and her team built key partnerships with the Chinese-American Planning Council and established a food pantry, clothing boutique, and laundry facilities at PS 94 to address systemic inequities exacerbated by the crisis. She has also expanded health services to include a dental office.

Cristina has established partnerships with NYU Langone, Sunset Park CAB (Community Advisory Board), Together Growing Strong, ParentCorps, and the Center for Family Life. She is also a founding member of the Sunset Park Food Coalition Committee and the Sunset Park Tech Advocacy Group.

CPC Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at the New Phoenix Seafood Restaurant.

ABOUT CPC
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization that creates positive social change. Founded in 1965, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization and aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City. CPC is the trusted partner to individuals and families striving to achieve goals in their education, family, community, and career. 

關於華策會
華人策劃協會（簡稱“華策會”）是一個致力於創造正向社會變革的社會服務機構。華策會成立於1965年，是美國最大的亞裔美國人社會服務機構，旨在促進紐約市華裔美國人，移民，及低收入社區的社會權益和經濟賦權。華策會是為實現其教育，家庭，社區及職業目標而努力的個人和家庭可信賴的機構。

ACERCA DE CPC
El Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) es una organización de servicios sociales que crea un cambio social positivo. Fundada en 1965, CPC es la mayor organización de servicios sociales asiático-americanos del país y su objetivo es promover la capacitación social y económica de las comunidades chino-americanas, inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de la ciudad de Nueva York. CPC es el socio de confianza de personas y familias que se esfuerzan por alcanzar objetivos en su educación, familia, comunidad y carrera.