Hi there, my name is Christine Galuppo (guh-loo-poe)! Thanks for stopping by. I was born and raised in San Diego with strong ties to my parents' native homeland of the Philippines. Growing up in one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods of San Diego, my upbringing was critical in forming a strong sense of empathy and understanding for the immigrant experience. I am drawn to environments that foster equity and diversity.  

Inherently curious and adept at visual thinking, artistic creativity is at the forefront of who I am. Having painted since I was a teen, art (whether abstract or literal) has always been my primary mode of expression. I received formal training in fine arts, interior/graphic design from San Diego State University, with graduate education in sustainable community development and social responsibility from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. My thesis/project, “Community Art as Asset Based Development: A Participatory Action Research Study,” involved the development and production of a youth centered public art project in the City of National City. The objective of this action research project was to produce community based public art as a means to build social capital (among participating youth and the larger community), while defining and representing local assets to address its deficits.

The ability to utilize my multidisciplinary skillset in industries such as nonprofit, defense and retail have each provided unique opportunities to adapt creatively. I currently work in Internal Communications at Petco. My primary responsibilities include intranet management, multi-media content design, measurement and optimization of internal platforms, as well as content project management of large scale events. 

Outside of work, I collaborate with San Diego based community groups to create outdoor murals. I will always embrace experiences and seek opportunities to further elevate the arts in my life. 

​Interested in hearing more? Send me a note at [email protected] and let's talk!