Cristina Martin

Teaches at Astor Center

Cristina is a wine and spirits educator, writer, and enthusiast. She currently serves as the Programming Manager at Astor Center, where she curates beverage focused class and public seminars. Prior to Astor Center, she managed 61 Local Public House in Brooklyn, where she worked closely with local wine, beer, and food producers. 

Cristina also has an extensive background in media and community building, starting her career at CNN and going on to launching Loose Change Magazine—a community-driven literary magazine in Atlanta, GA. To this day, she has a soft spot for makers and wordsmiths alike.