Cristy Lopez

Dr. Cristy Lopez has dedicated her life to helping others. As a psychologist, she works to improve the well-being of children, adults, families, and communities. Dr. Lopez has appeared on the Dr. Phil show as well as has been quoted in numerous national and local publications. She currently owns her own private practice providing psychological services in the Phoenix metro area. Dr. Lopez also teaches psychology courses for a local university. In addition to her work in the psychological field, Dr. Lopez has worked in the financial industry as a financial advisor for one of the world's leading financial service companies.

In 2006, Dr. Lopez was elected to serve on the Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board. She has significantly contributed to the development of their new mission and culture of preparing every student for success in college, career, and life. Phoenix Union now has a focus of ensuring that our students not only graduate high school, but have the ability to successfully complete college. She further has been instrumental in improving the safety of our schools and surrounding communities.

Dr. Lopez is active in a number of professional, business, and community service organizations. In 2008, she was appointed by former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano to serve on her Latino Advisory Council. She was appointed to chair the Central Arizona Region of the Arizona Democratic Hispanic Caucus earlier in the year.