Chris works at the intersection of human rights and technology, helping companies integrate human rights considerations into their products, services, and business operations.
Chris specializes in advising BSR companies on implementing emerging technology regulations covering the impacts of emerging technologies on people and society, including risk assessments under the EU Digital Services Act and UK Online Safety Act. He has also led company-wide human rights assessments and various reviews of companies' human rights and online safety practices.
Prior to joining BSR, Chris spent eight years working to advance the rights to freedom of expression and privacy in the ICT sector, leading policy advocacy for over 90 global ICT companies, digital rights and press freedom groups, academics, and investors at the Global Network Initiative. He also facilitated independent, third-party assessment of ICT companies' human rights commitments under the GNI Principles. He previously worked for NGOs focused on post-conflict recovery and Middle East affairs.
Chris holds a BA in International Affairs from James Madison University.