Christina Roberts

Christina "Issy" Roberts has a diverse work experience in the field of arts and nonprofit organizations. Christina "Issy" is currently serving as the Vice President of Operations & Education at Long Beach Symphony, a position they have held since August 2021. Prior to this role, in 2020, they founded and operated High Five Fundraising, a face-to-face fundraising agency based in San Antonio, Texas.

Before their entrepreneurial endeavor, from June 2021 to July 2021, they worked as an Account Manager at New Canvassing Experience. From 2019 to 2020, Roberts held the position of Operations Coordinator at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

Their previous experience at Long Beach Symphony includes various roles such as Vice President of Operations & Education from October 2018 to June 2019, Director of Operations & Education from May 2018 to October 2018, Director of Education & Special Events from April 2017 to May 2018, and Manager of Operations, Education & Community Engagement from August 2014 to April 2017. In these roles, they managed budgets, tracked production accounts, updated expenditure forecasts, and maintained department records.

Earlier in their career, Roberts served as the Operations Director and Youth Symphony Manager at San Luis Obispo Symphony from February 2006 to May 2014.

Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in operations, education, community engagement, and fundraising within the arts and nonprofit sectors.

Christina "Issy" Roberts obtained an Associate's degree from Cuesta College between 2005 and 2007. Prior to that, they attended San Luis Obispo High School from 2001 to 2005.