Background
Turner, Cristina Benitez was born on July 20, 1946 in Easton, Maryland, United States.
Turner, Cristina Benitez was born on July 20, 1946 in Easton, Maryland, United States.
Bachelor, Furman University, 1971. Master of Arts, Furman University, 1972.
Spanish teacher, Greenville (South Carolina.) County Schools, 1971-1980; account executive, Multimedia Communications, Greenville, 1980-1985; account supervisor, Atwood International, New York City, 1987-1989; consultant, Gannett Public, New York City, 1989; vice president, account service, Grey Advertising, New York City, 1989-1995; senior vice president, Hispanic marketing director, Draft Direct Worldwide, Chicago, 1995-1998.
Tutor Greenville Literacy Program, 1980-1985. Volunteer St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, New York City, 1990-1995. Member inaugural opening committee Chicago Museum Contemporary Art.
Member Direct Marketing Association, Directo (operating committee), Women in Direct Marketing (program committee), Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, Latin American Chamber of Commerce.
Daughter of Rafael Celestino Benitez and Nancy Shannon Critchlow. Divorced; 1 child, Todd Turner.