Christina Blanco

A South Florida native, Christina graduated from the Florida Culinary Institute with a BS in Hospitality Management and a minor in Culinary Arts. Having been in the restaurant industry since the age of 15, she spent almost a decade in luxury hotel food and beverage management prior to transitioning into the realm of talent acquisition and human resources. After exclusively recruiting for numerous restaurant groups and hotels nationwide, Christina became the Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Business Partner for MOD Pizza Florida/Food for Thought Restaurant Group.

Her combined experience in both restaurant operations and human resources has provided Christina with a well-rounded understanding of the industry as well as a passion to shape its culture.