Kristina Academia

Kristina Academia is an experienced Development Director with a robust background in the gaming industry, currently leading development efforts at Akili Interactive Labs, Inc. since April 2016. Kristina has a proven track record in managing development and release pipelines, collaborating with product owners, and overseeing game outsourcing contracts. Previous roles include Development Director at PopCap Games, where notable titles such as Peggle Blast and Plants vs. Zombies Adventures were shipped, and Producer at LucasArts, contributing to high-profile projects like Star Wars: 1313 and The Force Unleashed. With early career experience as a Producer at Backbone Entertainment and an administrative role at InStep Technologies, Kristina combines strong leadership with project management skills. Academically, Kristina holds a Bachelor's Degree in History of Art from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Certificate in 3-D Animation from San Francisco State University.