Christina Lopez Morgan retired in June 2010 from the faculty of De Anza College in Cupertino, California where she was a faculty member since 1988. She is currently Professor Emeritus teaching part time for the Child Development and Education Department.
Lopez Morgan has been active in the field of Early Childhood for over 50 years teaching children and adults, directing centers, participating in professional organizations, advocating for children and families, and consulting with programs. She has given numerous presentations on equity and social justice, leadership, infant toddler caregiving, program management, and adult supervision. Lopez Morgan has served on the PAEYC and CAEYC Boards in a variety of capacities and was elected to the NAEYC Governing Board from 2000-2004. She has also served on the NAEYC Commission for Accreditation of AA/AS two-year Early Childhood Programs from 2004-2009.
Lopez Morgan received a MA degree in human development with an emphasis in administration of programs from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena.