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Christine Ferrera

Etiquette Coach

Christine Ferrera is an etiquette coach based in Fontana, California. With over 12 years of experience, she is the founder of Polished Message Etiquette (PME), a modern training platform focused on Communication, Image & Style, and Comprehensive Etiquette. Christine works with professionals, college students, youth leaders, and community organizations to teach real-world etiquette and professional presence. She offers coaching through formal presentations, interactive workshops, and one-on-one sessions, both in person and virtually. Her work has been featured in Microsoft-sponsored workforce readiness initiatives, live etiquette intensives, and high-impact teaching engagements. Her speaking engagements include California State University, Fullerton, as well as community collaborations with the Miss Fontana Pageant & Leadership Program, Girl Scouts of America, and Redlands Kids' Connection.

Education

  • AA, Respiratory Care (Professional License Earned)
  • Career Foundation, Professional Military Education (PME), California

Certifications & Organizations

  • Distinguished Toastmaster (Toastmasters International, 2018)
  • Qualified Speaker (QS), Toastmasters District 12 Speakers Bureau, 2024
  • Microsoft-Sponsored Etiquette Educator, Inland Empire Skills Training
  • Ambassador of the Year, Fontana Chamber of Commerce, 2022–2023

Favorite Piece of Advice

Etiquette is not about perfection—it’s about presence. I often remind clients that how you show up communicates long before you speak. When your tone, posture, and purpose align, you don’t only make an impression—you leave one that’s worth remembering.

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