CHRIS 180
Mario Walker is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership, coaching, and operations. Since November 2011, Mario has served as the owner of LINWALK CREATIVE SOLUTIONS, focusing on art, music, consultation, and life coaching. Concurrently, Mario has worked as a Community Support Specialist at CHRIS Kids since May 2009, where responsibilities include developing leadership coaching programs for various age groups. Previous roles include serving as VP of Operations at Hope Today Magazine, where Mario significantly reduced shipping costs and developed strategic market insights, and as Director at YMCA, managing educational programs for children. Mario's career began as a Life and Job Coach at Tri-State Placement, where effective job placement strategies improved outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Mario holds a Bachelor's degree in Urban Development and Creative Design from Tennessee State University.
CHRIS 180
Since 1981, the CHRIS 180 mission has been to heal children, strengthen families and build community. CHRIS is an acronym that represents our core values: Creativity, Honor, Respect, Integrity and Safety. Our goal is to unlock the potential of Georgia’s youth and fortify families by providing a hand up, not just a handout, through our integrated Family of Services. We believe that potential is a right, not a privilege. This holistic approach enables children, youth and families to unlock their potential for happiness, health and success despite challenging circumstances, often beyond their control. We offer an array of individualized programs through our Family of Services which includes: Behavioral Health, Safe Homes & Environments, Strong Communities and Education & Training. Our ambition is to be Georgia's go-to place where every vulnerable child or traumatized youth discovers how to unlock their potential. For more information or to help make a difference, visit www.chris180.org