Christina Carmelle Lopez, MBA, MIA is an author and speaker who helps individuals and institutions design more effective ways to learn, grow, and adapt. A former U.S. diplomat and Big Four consultant, Christina has two decades of experience across higher education, public service, and organizational change. As a leader at Deloitte she led large-scale learning, development, and transformation initiatives for world-class organizations. She is the author of Get the Degree Without Losing Your Mind, a practical guide to personal effectiveness for adult learners and professionals.