Bender, Chris
Chris feels priviledged to be part of the Clark School’s communications team and continue shining a spotlight on faculty, staff, student and alumni research and innovation. His 20-year career in the public, private, and non-profit sectors includes leadership roles in strategic communication, policy, and advocacy. His previous work includes serving as Vice President at the Public Affairs Council, the leading international association for public affairs professionals; Head of North American Public Affairs for the global biotech company Novozymes; and communications roles on Capitol Hill and in the District of Columbia government. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and master’s from George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management.