Staff

Khristina facilitates the POA’s day-to-day operations and serves as the executive assistant to the SDPOA president and Board of Directors. She also oversees and assists the SDPOA staff with the membership. Her role has expanded to coordinating SDPOA events and activities, and assisting with fundraising. Khristina joined the SDPOA staff in 1996 as a file clerk. She has worked in a number of different capacities and roles on the SDPOA staff. In addition to being the executive assistant, she became the manager in the fall of 2007.

Elise first came to work with the SDPOA via a temp agency as the receptionist to assist with the front desk duties in August 2024. Elise excelled very quickly in her role and was permanently hired by the POA in October 2024, which included a promotion to the full-time role of administrative assistant. Elise assists members with their retirements, as well as coordinating the Hall of Valor reservations. Additionally, she aids in maintaining new member records and the POA member database. With her friendly demeanor, sharp wit and positive attitude, Elise is very capable of supporting our members!

Makenna creates the POA’s monthly Informant magazine, writes and sends email blasts, and also manages all social media accounts. Makenna came to us in October 2025 with a Bachelors Degree in Communications with an emphasis in broadcasting and new media, which she obtained in spring of 2023 from Grand Canyon University. She also has two years of experience as a news anchor, writer and producer for One America News, two years of political campaign management and assistance and is currently a sitting board member as the Communications Director for a local political organization. The POA is thrilled to have Makenna as our newest Communications Manager.