Kristina V.

MIT | Harvard | BCG | Ferrari | National Karting Champion

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Kristina Vorndran is pursuing her MBA at MIT and MPP at Harvard in Cambridge, MA. She holds her Master of Science degree in Personal Financial Planning (MS, PFP), is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Retirement Plan Counselor® (CRPC®), where she served as a Wealth Advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors helping clients build, manage and maintain wealth. Having lived in Germany, Italy, and America and having traveled to 30+ countries, she is well-rounded and cultured. Kristina grew up in Germany, and as an elementary school student moved to America. She is a dual citizen, speaks three languages fluently (German, Spanish and English), and has learned some Italian while she lived in Italy. Kristina has a love and passion for formula kart racing. She is the first and only U.S. female Grand National Champion (second woman in the world to win a national championship), competing against thousands of national racers. She now serves as a nationally recognized coach and mentor for young and aspiring drivers in the automotive racing community. For her undergraduate degree, Kristina was ranked as the top undergraduate student, receiving the 'Top Scholar Award' and the 'King O'Neal Scholar Award' for the highest undergraduate student ranking, and graduated 3 semesters early, summa cum laude. Financial literacy being close to her heart, Kristina is the founder of an EdTech platform, and co-founded a pro bono program in her local community, serving her local Sarasota Community by educating young, underprivileged professionals in financial literacy. She served as the Chair for the Sarasota YPG Council, was on the Board of Directors for the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and was an Advisory Board Member for the USF Business School (Sarasota-Manatee Campus). She is also the youngest President to ever serve at her beloved charity, Just for Girls, where she set her efforts on economic empowerment for underprivileged girls aged 5 to 18.

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Experience (29 roles)

Summer Associate

Current

Program on International Financial Systems · Full-time

May 2025 - Present · 4 mos·Cambridge, Massachusetts & Madrid, España · On-site

Summer Associate

Current

Committee on Capital Markets Regulation · Full-time

May 2025 - Present · 4 mos·Cambridge, Massachusetts & Madrid, España · On-site

1 yr 1 mo

Current

4 roles · Aug 2024 - Present

Founder & President, Harvard Financial Literacy Club

Current

Feb 2025 - Present · 7 mos

Harvard Square to Oval Office Fellow

Current

Jan 2025 - Present · 8 mos

Harvard University MPP Candidate

Current

Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

- Elected Cohort Representative - Selected for Harvard Square to Oval Office Fellowship - Founder & President, Harvard Financial Literacy Club - Crisis Communications Co-Curricular - Law & Policy Caucus - Latin American Policy Association - Women & Power Caucus

Harvard Alpha Cohort Representative

Current

Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

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Education (7)

Harvard University

Aug 2024 - Jun 2026

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Aug 2023 - May 2025

University of South Florida

Grade: 4.00

Skills (4)

EntrepreneurshipPrivate Wealth ManagementBusiness StrategyPublic Relations

Certifications (2)▼

Chartered Retirement Plan Counselor® (CRPC)

College for Financial Planning

CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

CFP Board

Publications (6)▼

Kristina J. Vorndran

WordPress · Apr 16, 2015

My Florentine Summer

Weebly · May 30, 2014

Racing the World

WordPress · Nov 28, 2014

The Painter

Power Poetry · Apr 14, 2013

Kristina J. Vorndran

WordPress · Nov 16, 2014

Photo Gallery: Formula Kart Racing brings families together at the Florida Winter Tour Race

Digital BullPen · Apr 2, 2015

Languages (5)▼

SpanishItalian(Elementary proficiency)GermanFrenchEnglish

Volunteer Experience (14)▼

Co-Founder

Current

Young Professional Mentorship Program

Dec 2017 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

Event Volunteer

Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc

Mar 2015 - May 2023 · 8 yrs 3 mos

WIN Mentor: Women's Initiative in Finance

Current

CFP Board

Jan 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

2nd Vice President of Corporate Board

Just for Girls Manatee County

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

YPG - Finance Chair, Member, Board Member

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

May 2016 - May 2023 · 7 yrs 1 mo

President

Just for Girls Manatee County

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

Seasonal Volunteer

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

Nov 2013 - May 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Spokeswoman

Charlton Elementary School

Apr 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos

Mathematics Mentor

University of South Florida

Feb 2014 - May 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Advisory Board Member - USF-SM Muma College of Business

University of South Florida

Oct 2022 - May 2023 · 8 mos

Chairwoman, Smart Growth Initiative

Just for Girls Manatee County

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Chair - Young Professional Group

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Oct 2022 - May 2023 · 8 mos

Member, Board of Directors - Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Sep 2022 - May 2023 · 9 mos

Student Mentor

UnidosNow

Aug 2020 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Honors & Awards (15)▼

Inductee of the National Society of High School Scholars

Issued by National Society of High School Scholars · Jan 2010

I was inducted to join the NSHSS due to academic excellence.

Inductee of the National Young Leader Conference

Issued by National young Leader Conference · Jul 2010

I was nominated and invited to participate in the National Young Leader Conference in Washington D.C. This conference provided aspiring students to explore the functions of the contemporary American Government.

Top 10 Finalist in FinTech Business Plan Competition

Issued by FinTech / USF MUMA College of Business · Apr 2016

Associated with University of South Florida - 25 page business plan - Pitched company idea before national and international company executives - Over 40 viable businesses competed - Top 10 finalist - Lead team of 4

Top 5 Finisher of 8th Annual Elevator Pitch Competition

Issued by USF MUMA College of Business · Apr 2016

Associated with University of South Florida - Finished in Top 5 out of 100 + entrants (tied for 4th) - Top Female finalist - 60 second pitch to seasoned business executives

Women In the Winner's Circle Guest

Issued by Lyn St. James · Jan 2010

Former Indy Car driver and heroine, Lyn St. James asked for me to participate in her driver academy program.

Recipient of the University of South Florida World Scholarship

Issued by University of South Florida · Apr 2014

Associated with University of South Florida For demonstrating academic success, students are nominated and are subsequently selected to receive the University of South Florida World Scholarship, permitting students to study abroad for a semester.

Inductee of the National Honor Society

Issued by National Honor Society · May 2012

I was inducted into the National Honor Society due to academic excellence and participation in community service and volunteer work.

Top Scholar Award

Issued by University of South Florida / Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society · Apr 2016

Associated with University of South Florida I am the highest ranking undergraduate student in my field of study, graduating at the top of my class.

President's Award

Issued by School Committee · Jun 2008

The President's Award, with a signed copy of the President of the United States's signature, is handed to those individuals who have preformed with academic excellence throughout the school year. 2005 - 2008

King O'Neal Scholar

Issued by University of South Florida / King O'Neal Scholarship Committee · May 2016

Associated with University of South Florida - O’Neal Scholars graduate with an overall, cumulative 4.00 GPA. - I was 1 of 2 O'Neal Scholar recipients out of over 4,300 graduates - Shared graduation stage with USF President, Dr. Judy Genshaft, and other distinguished doctorates and professors for the entirety of the graduation ceremony.

Raytheon MathMoves U Scholarship Recipient

Issued by Raytheon · Mar 2008

Annually, Raytheon searches and selects one student who demonstrates skill within the fields of science and mathematics to receive a college scholarship.

First Female U.S. Rotax Grand National Champion

Issued by MAXSpeed Group · Jul 2011

With perseverance, and determination, on a hot summer's day in Tooele, Utah, I raced my Rotax DD2 kart across the finish line to become the first female U.S. Rotax Grand National Champion in United States history.

Feature in the Daytona 500 Xperience Travel Exhibit

Issued by Lyn St. James · Feb 2010

I am featured in the Daytona 500 Xperience travel exhibit, which is now located in the Henry Ford Museum. In this exhibit, I am noted as the next generation of female aspiring race car drivers.

Dean's List

Issued by University of South Florida

Associated with University of South Florida Received this award throughout entire college career.

Inductee of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Issued by National Society of Collegiate Scholars · Jan 2014

Associated with University of South Florida This elite honor society is designed specifically for first and second year outstanding collegiate scholars, who have demonstrated academic excellence.