Bibian Cristino

Bibian Cristino has extensive experience in the housing and community development sector. Serving as a Capacity Building Trainer at Housing Action Illinois since August 2013, Bibian leads the implementation of training services and manages logistics for content production and delivery. Bibian authored the "Fundamentals of Rental Housing Counseling" curriculum and co-authored "Home Counseling Online (HCO), Made Easy." Prior experience includes roles as Housing Program Manager and Rental Housing Advocate at Lakeside Community Development Corporation, where Bibian coordinated training and advocacy for low-and moderate-income renters, and as Civic Engagement Project Coordinator at Centro Romero. Additional positions include outreach coordination with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and serving as Board President for Colombia Vive Chicago, where Bibian organized fundraising efforts for displaced women in Colombia. Education was completed at DePaul University.