Cristina
DeSilvio
Career Development Coordinator, McMaster Experiential Education Initiative
Cristina DeSilvio initiated her leadership endeavors in high school through
her organization of a clothing drive, which led to her receiving the Max
Rotman Youth Humanitarian Award. DeSilvio’s commitment to compassionate
leadership roles have been expressed through previous roles in educating
youth with special needs, and coordinating programs to benefit disadvantaged
children. DeSilvio currently works with students and student leaders in
the Faculty of Social Sciences, Experiential Education Initiative. Of
all her leadership experiences, DeSilvio is most impacted by seeing her
efforts resulting in a positive learning experience for students. Working
closely with student leaders at McMaster gives her opportunity to realize
how one can truly make a difference in their community. Above all, DeSilvio
feels that to be a great leader, one must be motivated as both as an individual,
and as part of a team to create positive change.