Professional headshot of Cristina Huerta, standing against a dark grey backdrop with her arms crossed and wearing a turquoise top.

Cristina Huerta

Chief Administrative Officer

Education

  • H.B. Com.
  • CPA
  • CGA

Biography

Cristina is a highly accomplished financial professional and strategic leader with extensive expertise in financial management, accounting, and organizational operations. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Cristina has over a decade of experience at the University of Toronto in financial administration, including budget planning and forecasting. Cristina provides strategic advice to senior academic and administrative leaders while overseeing a large team responsible for financial operations, risk management, and business services.

Throughout her career, Cristina has demonstrated exceptional skills in building consensus among diverse stakeholders, fostering collaboration across the organizational hierarchy, and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative strategies. An expert user of SAP systems, she is known for her analytical acumen and problem-solving capabilities.

Deeply committed to mentorship and professional development, Cristina is participating as a mentor in the 2025 Rose Patten Mentorship Program at the University of Toronto, where she is sharing her expertise with emerging professionals in the University.