Hailing from Northeast DC, Chris’ sports-based youth development experience spans coasts, municipalities, disciplines, & genres.
In his former role as Director of Programs for the Washington Nationals’ Youth Baseball Academy, Chris built & oversaw programs across elementary, high schools and colleges. He’s managed recreational programming for over 8 years for the cities of DC, Raleigh & Beverly Hills. Whether facilitating 30+ annual trauma-informed youth sports trainings, or teaching students hands-on sports management curriculums, Chris champions the power, impact & influence sports can have in underserved communities.
“DIRECTOR, NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Center for Healing & Justice Through SportEngaging new & existing partnerships with professional sports leagues, teams, community-based orgs, colleges, & universities. Serving as a steward for healing-centered spaces for youth athletes & co-host of Coaching While Black, a CHJS podcast.
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“EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LAFC FoundationLaunched 7 new innercity youth sports programs, built 12 footsal courts, and coordinated our annual fundraising gala for a total of $1.5M raised in 14 months.
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“SENIOR RECREATION SUPERVISOR
City of Beverly HillsManaging recreational programs & leisure activities across 150 annual youth classes, 6 preschools, 2 after school programs, 10 youth sports programs and special events including graduations and ceremonies.
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“RECREATION MANAGER
DC Department of Parks
and RecreationOversaw daily educational, recreational and cultural learning programs across 8 centers serving youth, families and seniors.
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“TRAINER
Up2Us SportsFacilitated over 30 annual trauma-informed trainings to national, regional and local youth sports organizations.
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“YOUTH BASKETBALL ASST.
Monumental Sports
& EntertainmentAssumed basketball coaching and day of operational responsibilities for 6 camps & 10 clinics for children ages 6 to 14.
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“DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Washington Nationals Youth Baseball AcademyCreated and oversaw Academy after school and summer programs across 7 elementary schools, 2 high schools and 2 colleges.
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“RECREATION SPECIALIST
DC Department of Parks
and RecreationMentored and organized youth, teen and young adult recreational programming across Ward 8 communities.
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“DISTRICT MANAGER
City of Raleigh Parks
and RecreationCoordinated planned programs, field trips, community service projects, and daily operations for the Teen Outreach Sites.
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“CAMP DIRECTOR
DC Department of Parks
and RecreationOversaw daily camp operations, camper activities and weekly field trips in accordance with city-wide curriculum.
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“FAN AMBASSADOR
Washington NationalsProvided assistance, greetings, directions and after game information to stadium patrons.
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“SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Progressive Sports
& Entertainment AllianceTaught hands-on sport management curriculum to 40+ students with 2 classroom aides under my supervision.
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