Christina Collada
Product Manager. 15+ years at Google. Building things that matter.
About
I grew up on a vineyard in Salem, Oregon, studied Economics at Portland State, and ended up in New York after clawing my way into Google from a temp position. I’ve now spent 15+ years at Google — working for 8 years as a Product Manager on Search, where I’ve worked across Privacy & Identity, Content Moderation & Ranking, and most recently Image Search and the visual inspiration feed.
My signature move is 0-to-1: getting something real into the world in complex, cross-functional environments where strategy, policy, and execution all have to land together. Outside of work, I’m building a set of independent products — tools I wanted to exist and couldn’t find — and pursuing creative endeavors like rap and standup comedy.
Work
Product Manager, Search
GoogleFeb 2018 — Present
Experience PM — Image Search & Feed
- Led 0→1 image feed launch in the Google Search app; rebuilt Image Search for mobile.
- Drove +170% growth in strategic inspiration actions (shares, saves).
- Drove policy changes that increased image resolution 4–6×.
Content Moderation & Ranking
- Owned 0→1 UGC feature spanning product, policy, and go-to-market on one of Google's most complex surfaces.
Privacy & Identity (Search Mobile, 1B+ MAU)
- Owned privacy and identity product for Search mobile.
- Navigated external regulatory constraints while preserving leadership optionality.
Program Manager, Google Maps
GoogleMar 2013 — Feb 2018
- Led Local Guides gamification program — grew community from 30K to 50M+ members.
- Built contributor tools and community infrastructure that scaled globally.
Community Manager, Google Maps
Adecco @ GoogleMay 2011 — Nov 2012
- Community management for the Google Maps Local Guides program.
General Manager
Cubanisimo VineyardsMar 2007 — Mar 2011
- Operations, sales, and community for a boutique Oregon vineyard.
Projects
Ritual
liveAI-powered self-care app that builds personalized AM/PM skincare routines so users don't have to decide — just follow through.
HSA Vault
liveReimbursement tracker for HSA/FSA-eligible expenses — organizes receipts, tracks status, keeps a searchable ledger.
Tending
privatePrivate recovery and case-management app for medical care, paperwork, appointments, and daily recovery during stressful periods.
Yonder
liveAI-powered travel execution companion — turns trips into actionable "Moments" instead of another itinerary planner.
Family-Legacy
liveDigital family archive preserving stories, photos, documents, and relationships across generations.
LadyCollada Jokes
betaWhere the bits live. A comedy writing tool and running joke archive for the @LadyCollada persona. Auth is broken. Click anyway.
My life has been so wild and hilarious, the jokes write themselves. Obviously I’m not that good at telling them yet, but I’ve always been a fun team member. Jab sideways, punch up. Never punch down, unless you’re an insecure monster. Don’t worry, I’ll punch right back at you no matter the angle when you punch down — in an EXTREMELY Non-Violent Communication sorta way.
Follow along on Instagram (@LadyCollada) or dig through the archive at LadyCollada Jokes ↗.