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They've worked in New Orleans community-based schooling programs, U.S. Congressional offices and campaigns, Democratic politics, and on boards related to returning and incarcerated citizens and their families, providing them with an extensive range of experiences that encourage them to remain in touch with those impacted by unjust systems and institutions.
When not working on client materials, he provides workshops for business accelerators across the Northeast. He shares his story with organizations and young professionals to encourage equitable opportunities for people of color and the power of localized community efforts.
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they make it their mission to ensure people know there are Black folk from there too.
To remind Black folk are everywhere.
CHRISTOPHER
HENDERSON-WEST
FOUNDER | LEAD STRATEGIST + CREATIVE CONSULTANT
(All Pronouns) As a modern storyteller, creative engagement strategist, and social impact marketer — they are a bridge.
Christopher founded HW & Company in 2018 during his time at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, following top international recognition at the Global Communications project. Twice, leading winning teams representing 15 countries across five continents in the worldwide Public Relations competition to present marketing campaigns and crisis communication strategies to representatives of Zeiss(2017) and INEOS(2018).
They also currently serve as Co-Executive Director of BLAQ Equity Baltimore, where they lead bold, Black, queer-rooted year-round initiatives and help organize Baltimore BLAQ Pride.
