Christina Mills has over 23 years of experience in independent living and public policy. She served as Executive Director of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) and was responsible for seamlessly implementing six statewide programs while also building the capacity of the membership. Christina has also served as an appointee of the California Master Plan for Aging and the California Utility Access & Functional Needs Advisory Committee; a commissioner of the Advisory Commission on Special Education; and a board member of the California Collaborative for Long Term Services and Supports. She currently holds a position on the board of Disability Rights Education Defense Fund (DREDF).