Kimberly Simpson
Regional Director at NACD
(National Association of Corporate Directors)
Chris is a proven leader, who pivots based on circumstances to achieve results. Chris is action oriented and unfailingly positive, with a sense of humor that will have you in stitches. She also happens to care deeply about people, both in and out of the workplace. I have had the pleasure of working with Chris twice - in two very different organizations - and can say that she was the same well-liked, high achiever in both a regional and a national setting. In both roles, she excelled at bringing structure to unstructured, entrepreneurial projects within larger organizations.
Robert Dove
President, Pacific NW Region, IHeart MEDIA, Markets Group
I've known Chris for 10 years and worked with directly for 7 years as a member of the Susan G Komen Executive board and eventually board chair.
I found Chris to be a very effective leader with a vision to grow the business. She does this 1st hiring strong talent and secondly creating an environment where creativity is allowed to thrive. Collaboration and leadership makes winning team and Chris has both qualities.
Deb Koski
Senior Executive Director of Operations
Sanford Health Foundation
Chris is a dynamic combination of energy, talent and determination. Quite simply, regardless of the task at hand, she finds a way to get it done! She tackles new challenges with relish, quickly learning about the project and determining the resources needed to create and implement solutions. We worked closely together for two years and Chris was always upbeat, extraordinarily hard-working, dependable and dedicated.
Kristi Huber,
President, United Way of Cass-Clay
Chris is an inspirational leader. During our time working together she was a wonderful mentor and coach as we worked together to set goals and develop my regional team.
Chris went above and beyond to be available to answer questions and most importantly strategize with me. I know that I am a more well-rounded leader in my position today because I had the opportunity to work alongside and learn from Chris.
David J. Rozansky, M.D., Ph.d
President, NW Kidney Kids
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health Science University
Thank you for all your efforts on behalf of the NWKK. The fruits of your time with us are apparent in the way our board and executive director address the strategic priorities of the organization to provide impact in the lives of children and families with kidney disease.
Ty Orton
Executive Director
Dickinson State Heritage Foundation
Chris worked with members of our Foundation board and staff on a number of key projects related to the evaluation of our development infrastructure and capital campaign readiness. She conducted a very thoughtful and complete process, involving board members, key volunteers, and staff. Chris provided our organization with a clear road map for our strategic work to become campaign-ready. With her years of experience across a diversity of multiple non-profits, Chris is a valuable partner, teacher, and guide.
Sunny Kapoor
Former Enterprise Director, Digital Strategy
Sanford Health
Chris is one of the most charismatic individuals you will ever meet. She’s got such a brilliant mind and she knows how to use it, which makes her one of the most respected leaders that I’ve ever had the privilege of working with.
Chris is always willing to give suggestions and share her experience in a way that reflects confidence in her knowing her stuff but topped with just the right amount of humility to make her approachable and appealing to engage.