Christina Banister

Christina Banister is an experienced Health Communications Specialist with a robust background in health data communication and public health advocacy. Currently serving as a Health Communications Specialist III at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since November 2017, Christina has led a communications team focused on enhancing the use of health data for nationwide decision-making. With expertise in developing strategic engagement plans, stakeholder assessments, and managing vaccine safety information dissemination, Christina has contributed to various organizations, including Chenega Corporation and Eagle Global Scientific. Christina's educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and German from Concordia College.