Christopher’s Narrative: I grew up moving all over the place due to my dad’s role in the Air Force. I lived in four states and three foreign countries by the age of 15: Germany, New Mexico, California, the Azores, Virginia, Japan, and Washington. Diversity of perspectives, cultures, and experiences has always been something precious in my life because of this background. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Global Development Studies from Seattle Pacific University and an M.Sc. in International Business from Hult International Business School.

Pastor Richard Dahlstrom is someone that I look to as a personal role model. He led a reasonably large church community I formerly attended in Seattle, but he is strikingly humble and meek himself. To me, Richard is a great example of how a leader can delegate and empower others in a way that may take the spotlight off of oneself, but that elevates others to propel a larger mission beyond what any of us can accomplish individually.

I’m very proud of all of the clinical and coaching team staff here at Fathers’ Uplift. Being the “Development Guy,” I spend most of my time writing and sharing how significantly our organization impacts our community. They make my job easy by changing lives regularly in powerful ways. I am also proud of my wife, who is an articulate lawyer, a beloved and loving mom, and a fantastic co-adventurer. I am constantly amazed at how she balances all things in life.

If I could invite one person to dinner with my family, it would be a multitude of people, which would change every few months for me based on what I’m focused on at any given time. But, right now, I would probably say Andy Crouch, the author of a book called Culture Making. I am currently deeply fascinated by the study of how people can have an outsized influence on the culture, beliefs, and values of a society (just as Fathers’ Uplift hopes to). When I am not at Fathers’ UpLift, you can find me working on my startup, Sixpence; spending time with my wife and son; attending or volunteering at my church; enjoying the great outdoors (especially either in the mountains or in the water); and occasionally relaxing with some Xbox.