Kristina "Tina" Olson serves as the President of the California Technology Council, where expertise is applied to support innovators across California's diverse technology sectors. With a substantial background in leadership roles, Tina also holds positions as Chief Foundation Officer at the CTC Foundation, promoting commercialization of intellectual property, and as Board Chair for Century Housing, a Community Development Financial Institution focused on affordable housing. Additionally, Tina is a member of the Board of Directors for The Midnight Mission, contributing to services for individuals facing homelessness. Previous experiences include strategic roles at Taylor Corporation, structurIT Worldwide, Cenveo, and Valassis. Tina's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Human Behavior and post-graduate studies in Psychology and International Business from Alliant International University.