Andoni Cristina

About

Cristina Andoni is an outstanding professional from the Republic of Moldova, with a career of over 15 years in public administration, socio-economic development, and strategic consulting. From initial roles in her home country, such as implementing accounting digitalization in the local administration of Răzeni through a USAID project and managing media and cultural programs at the Soros Foundation-Moldova, she has progressed to highly responsible international positions. Currently, she holds the position of Manager of Accreditation, Communications, and Partnerships at Imagine Canada, where she coordinates bilingual (EN-FR) initiatives in the non-profit sector, promoting organizational excellence and cross-sector collaborations. Her professional trajectory includes collaborations with prestigious institutions such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), where she supported small and medium-sized enterprises, with a focus on female entrepreneurship, and McGill University, where she managed operations for the pan-Canadian biofuels research network. At the Montreal City Hall, she contributed to the Knowledge and Talent Action Plan (2018-2022), launching the Carrefour de la Recherche Urbaine and facilitating university-city hall partnerships. Other notable experiences include Mitacs, Points of Light, and Duke University, where she graduated with a Master of International Development Policy, benefiting from scholarships such as the Rotary Peace Fellowship and FLEX from the US Department of State. Passionate about social change and an advocate for women's rights, Cristina Andoni is fluent in Romanian, English, French, Russian, and Spanish, which has facilitated her adaptation to multicultural environments in Europe and North America. Based in Montreal, Canada, where she conducts her main activity, she also works as an independent communication and strategy consultant, emphasizing the importance of human interdependence and strategic execution in cross-functional projects. Her achievements demonstrate a firm commitment to innovation in administration and supporting vulnerable communities.