Christina Berberian-Olarte

Born and raised locally in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Christina is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. She joined Ridgewells' pastry program in 2016, and has been an integral part of Ridgewells' pastry program during her six-year tenure - she was promoted to Executive Pastry Chef in January of 2022. She and her team have crafted some of our most delicious and creative desserts and pastries ever, and Christina has been a steadfast leader in the bakery. She is a regular attendee of L'ecole Valrhona in Brooklyn, NY, and prides herself on teaching others her craft.