Cristina Tenaglia
Seasoned Journalist and Communications Professional (Official Emcee)
Christina Tenaglia brings two decades of experience at the intersection of journalism and communications.
She spent two decades as a journalist covering high-profile stories in Canada's top news market, including most prominently as a live, breaking news reporter, anchor, and national news correspondent at CP24 and the CTV News Network, the country’s top news channels.
She spent more than a decade as a journalist as part of the Queen’s Park and City Hall press galleries, covering politics, elections, and leader campaigns at all levels of government, including a stint in Ottawa.
Working in high-pressure, fast-moving environments shaped her ability to respond quickly, think strategically, and manage complex, evolving issues—skills she now brings to her work in communications.
For nearly two years, Tenaglia has worked as a senior advisor and consultant, providing strategic counsel on media relations, executive positioning, messaging, and crisis management to clients.
Her experience spans public sector, legal, political, and nonprofit clients.
Cristina is known for her speed, sound judgment, and leadership, and brings a strong national network of media contacts along with a deep understanding of how stories are shaped, from newsroom decision-making to public-facing strategy.
