Samantha Simmons, MPH
Chief Executive Officer
Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health
Chris is an incredible Executive Coach and I cannot recommend her services enough to executives in search of the perfect partner to support growth and advancement in their leadership role. Chris's extensive experience in the nonprofit leadership sphere has given her the knowledge to be a very effective mentor which helps to equip her clients with the confidence needed to keep leveling up in their roles and to gracefully navigate the unique and challenging situations that top executives often face. On top of her professionalism and expertise, Chris has a great sense of humor and serves as an excellent role model for a leader that balances the important qualities that the most effective leaders should embody. As Chris says "It’s lonely at the top" and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others in search of an Executive Coach as they navigate big transitions and growth.
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.
Kristi Huber
Former CEO, United Way of Cass-Clay
Current, Chief Marketing Officer, Blue Cross Blue Sheild of North Dakota
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.
Deb Koski
Chief Philanthropy Officer,
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.
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 is topped with just the right amount of humility to make her approachable and appealing to engage.
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.
Robert Dove
Former President, Pacific NW Region, IHeart MEDIA, Markets Group
I've known Chris for 15 years and worked 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 by creating an environment where creativity is allowed to thrive. Collaboration and leadership make a winning team and Chris has both qualities.