Chris graduated from Wabash College, where he earned a degree in Political Science along with minors in Rhetoric and Spanish. He has over a decade of experience in the healthcare, nonprofit, and political sectors. With exceptional skills in strategic marketing and communications, client and partner relations, fundraising, operations, and community engagement, he has established himself as a dynamic leader. Chris is passionate about building coalitions, navigating complex projects, and creating inclusive, data-driven solutions that promote long-lasting community and systemic change.

He began his career in 2016, working and volunteering with various campaigns and constituency caucuses across Indiana. As the Executive Director of Indiana Young Democrats, Chris mobilized and energized young voters while working to elect a record number of young candidates to office. Additionally, as a Board Member and Vice President of Indiana Stonewall Democrats, he focused on increasing LGBTQ+ representation in government throughout the state. He was also elected as an at-large representative for the Latino Democratic Caucus, demonstrating his commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Chris’s expertise extends beyond politics; he has worked with international nonprofits and health organizations. In 2019, he served as a Communications Analyst at Kiwanis International, a global community of clubs, members, and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children. Later, as a Senior Marketing Specialist at Optum, he collaborated with a team to enhance the healthcare system’s effectiveness for everyone, focusing on implementing account-based marketing solutions. His efforts helped accelerate sales cycles by delivering personalized content, fostering collaboration across the organization, and aligning sales and marketing strategies to improve client engagement and patient outcomes. Most recently, he served as the Executive Director of OutCare Health, a national nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare. In this role, Chris expanded the organization’s reach by building partnerships with healthcare providers, payers, systems, and other industry stakeholders, advocating for LGBTQ+ health equity and training, and ensuring underserved communities had access to vital resources and support.

Based in Philadelphia, Chris works across various industries, including politics, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector, leveraging his skills to bring about positive change. His dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement has established him as a leader in his field, inspiring those around him with his ongoing contributions. In his free time, he enjoys exploring national parks, traveling, and trying new foods.