Background
Bard, Kristina Ritone Butvydas was born on April 1, 1953 in Newark. Daughter of Vincas and Viltis (Garunkstis) Bard.
Bard, Kristina Ritone Butvydas was born on April 1, 1953 in Newark. Daughter of Vincas and Viltis (Garunkstis) Bard.
Student in Fine Arts, Boston Museum School, 1971—1975. Bachelor in Fine Arts summa cum laude, Tufts University, 1975. Master of Science in History Preservation, Columbia University, 1977.
Postgraduate in Business and Arts.
History preservation specialist United States Department Interior, Washington, 1977. Policy analyst & communications manager Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, 1977—1980. Executive director Victorian Society America, Philadelphia, 1980—1981.
Director, art and advertising Boehm Porcelain, Trenton, New Jersey, since 1982. Director Philadelphia Christmas Coalition, 1982. Vice president Raymond Haldeman Catering, Philadelphia, 1983—1985.
President Krista Butvydas Public Relations, 1985—1989, Bard Associates, since 1989.
Board directors American Institute Wine and Food Philadelphia Chapter. Member of Lithuanian World Community Independence Aid Committee, World Affairs Council, International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association, Philadelphia Women's Network, Meeting Planners International, Philadelphia Public Relations Association, International Association Business Communicators, Public Relations Society America, Phi Beta Kappa.