Chris epitomizes many of Mayor Drinkwater’s values through her community advocacy and the positive impact she has had on Scottsdale. She has served on the Scottsdale Public Arts Board from 2007 to 2023 and was a tireless advocate for the One-Eyed Jack sculpture, 101 Freeway art and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd project. She is currently working on the Art in Private Development ordinance which would bring Public Art to ALL of Scottsdale. Chris was asked to help form Keep Scottsdale Beautiful in 2011, a nonprofit dedicated to engaging individuals to take greater responsibility for preserving and enhancing the community environment, and led those efforts for 11 years!  As past Executive Director for Scottsdale Leadership, Chris spearheaded the vision and passing of the City’s Principles for Civil Dialogue. Chris is Director of Public Affairs, DC Ranch Community Council and serves on The Women’s Collective which supports and inspires women to reach higher in their leadership rolls.

 

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