Cristóbal López joined NPCA in 2023 and is based in San Antonio, where he leads advocacy efforts to strengthen partnerships and policy support for national parks across South and West Texas - from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park to Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso. He also oversees NPCA’s Texas Young Leaders Council, supporting the next generation of park advocates.

Since starting at NPCA, Cristóbal has helped advance key initiatives, including establishing Blackwell School National Historic Site and developing the Blackwell Blueprint, a strategic plan to ensure the park has the resources and community connections needed for long-term success. He also worked on state legislation to enhance protection at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

Cristóbal earned his M.A. in History from the University of Texas at San Antonio and his B.A. in History from Tarleton State University.

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