• Digital Journalism Instructor, Centre for Journalism Experimentation (JEX) Researcher, Concordia University

Cristina Sanza is a Digital Journalism Instructor at Concordia University and a researcher at the Centre for Journalism Experimentation (JEX). Her work explores how we can more effectively engage the public through fitness media using innovative models of science and health journalism. In 2024, she was awarded scholarships from both the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ). Through the Department of Journalism's Science Journalism Hub, she also coordinates its international science journalism summer school, Projected Futures. Previously, Cristina worked as a multimedia journalist and in healthcare communications. In her spare time, she works as a YMCA personal trainer and enjoys cooking.

Experience

  • 2017–present
    Projected Futures Coordinator, Concordia University
  • 2019–present
    Digital Journalism Instructor, Concordia University
  • 2018–present
    Researcher, Concordia Science Journalism Project
  • 2024–present
    Researcher, Centre for Journalism Experimentation

Education

  • 2026 
    Concordia University, Digital Innovation in Journalism
  • 2017 
    Concordia University , Journalism

Contact Cristina for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration