Cristina Gonzalez is an experienced journalist and media producer currently serving as Deputy Head of Audio and Executive Producer at POLITICO Europe, where responsibilities include lobbying reporting and producing podcasts such as EU Confidential. In addition to this role, Cristina is a Guest Professor of Journalism Practice at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where previous research focused on trust-building in news organizations. Cristina's career includes significant roles such as Editorial Researcher at POLITICO Europe, Social Media & PR Associate at Hertie School of Governance, and various fellowships that involved podcast production and the implementation of social media strategies. Cristina holds a Master of Science in Communication and Media Studies from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Journalism from New York University.