CHRISTINA BARKER

Christina Barker is the President of Catalyst Communications Group, where she brings more than a decade of expertise in media relations, policy and government affairs. She advises Catalyst clients across multiple sectors with a focus on strategic communications, government affairs, and public policy. 

Christina also serves as Chief of Staff to Jeff Vinik at Vinik Family office (VFO). In her role at VFO, she serves as a community relations, communications, and political advisor to Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and led projects and initiatives sponsored by the Vinik Family Foundation such as investments in early childhood learning, education, the arts, and other community impact efforts.

Prior to these roles, Christina also served as a senior policy advisor to Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, focusing on transportation, infrastructure, and water policy, shaping key initiatives for the city’s development. Christina also served as the Public Policy and Advocacy Director at the Tampa Bay Partnership, advancing regional economic development. 

She began her career working on local and statewide political campaigns and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree from the University of Florida.

Christina lives in Pasco County, FL with her husband and two sons.