Cristina Freitas-Benedek, ERFA Board member

Cristina is an experienced international development professional and consultant with over 20 years of expertise in project design and evaluation across sectors including agriculture, education, health and gender. A Timorese national based in Sydney, she has advised the Government of Timor-Leste and worked with global organisations such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. Holding an MBA from Victoria University and a degree in environmental engineering, Cristina is a member of the Australian Evaluation Society and a senior advisor with Ethos of Engagement Consulting. She is also an executive producer with SBS Tetum, a board member of the Alola Foundation and an active community volunteer committed to advancing social justice and women’s empowerment.