Cristina Vásquez

Cristina Vásquez

Cristina Vásquez is a Swiss‑Salvadoran professional driven by the belief that when people are empowered with the right opportunities, skills, and confidence, they can transform their world – and the communities around them.

Her work sits at the intersection of digital learning, AI‑driven transformation, and youth empowerment. At Nestlé, Cristina serves as the Platform Manager for the Youth Entrepreneurship Platform (YEP), supporting a global community of more than 60,000+ young innovators and entrepreneurs shaping the future of food. Her role contributes to the broader Nestlé Needs YOUth ambition to create opportunities that help the next generation thrive.

In parallel, Cristina plays a key role in Nestlé R&D’s digital transformation, focusing on the human impact of technology. She leads initiatives that help more than 4,000+ colleagues worldwide build digital fluency, adopt AI responsibly, and leverage digital tools to drive efficiency and unlock business value. Her work blends capability building, cultural change, and strategic upskilling, ensuring teams are not only future‑ready but able to translate digital skills into meaningful operational and innovation outcomes. For her, transformation is only successful when people feel confident, empowered, and included in the journey.

Beyond her role at Nestlé, Cristina remains deeply committed to social impact and community engagement. As a member of the Global Shapers community and Young AI Leaders, she contributes to projects that promote responsible innovation, civic engagement, and equitable access to emerging technologies. These experiences keep her connected to global perspectives and to the voices shaping the future of leadership, learning, and AI.

Blending her multicultural roots, curiosity, and passion for meaningful change, Cristina thrives at the crossroads of creativity, technology, and impact, building initiatives that help people learn, innovate, and grow in a rapidly evolving digital world.

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  • Organization
    Nestlé
  • Profession
    Digital Learning Specialist
  • Young AI Leaders Community

    Member
    November 2025 – 2029
    Lausanne Hub
    Europe
    Switzerland

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