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Christina Santala is a seasoned Project Biologist at Padre Associates, Inc., since April 2007, specializing in botany and ecological restorations in diverse habitats related to industrial, agricultural, and residential projects. With a comprehensive background that includes co-owning Mesa Associates, Inc. as an Environmental Scientist, conducting air monitoring and environmental assessments, and serving as a Marine Biologist Technician at Aquatic Systems, Inc., Christina has extensive experience in environmental research and field operations. Previous roles also include Laboratory Technician positions at Lifeline Nutritional Products and JBL Scientific, where Christina developed testing procedures and managed safety programs, and an early role as an Aviculturist at SeaWorld, focusing on the care of king penguins. Christina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, obtained in 1987.