Chris has remained dedicated for over 18 years to creating opportunities with students, faculty, staff, and local community members to work together for social justice through community-engaged learning. During that time, she has managed CESL’s Community Scholars Program (CSP), contracted courses, and the IMPACT program.  Chris’s commitment to building community and working for social justice has included involvement with local education, racial, economic, and climate justice initiatives. She holds a BS in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University and a MEd in higher education administration from UMass Amherst.