Horizons: On the Record

HORIZONS 2025

Featured Speaker 

Cristina Mancini
Cristina Mancini
CEO, Black Girls Code
 
For Cristina Mancini, storytelling is not just an art form but a powerful agent of change. Born to an Italian father and Jamaican mother, she grew up navigating languages and cultures, a journey that taught her the value of diverse perspectives. From her early days as an Art Director at Warner Brothers to her pivotal role at 20th Century Fox, Cristina pioneered ways to keep audiences engaged by blending media and technology long before the industry fully embraced it. Her ability to craft compelling narratives earned her a reputation as a creative visionary who could translate complex ideas into powerful consumer experiences.  

At Salesforce, Cristina expanded her storytelling into the tech world, launching Salesforce Studios and leading a global rebrand at Salesforce.org. But it’s in her current role as CEO of Black Girls Code where her vision truly takes flight. She is focused on preparing Black girls and gender-expansive youth of color to lead the future of tech, ensuring they see themselves not just as participants but as innovators. For Cristina, the story she’s telling now is about building a future where everyone has a voice, and no one is left behind.  

 

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