Chris (he/him) is from the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and moved to Snuneymuxw territory in 2019. For two decades he produced and curated art, comedy, and tech events and shows around the world while also working as a freelance graphic designer. For five years he ran Hot Art Wet City Gallery in East Vancouver. He has degrees in Psychology from UBC and Visual Communication Design from Emily Carr. He enjoys gardening, cycling, hiking, camping, reading, and occasionally painting.