Christopher Delfs

Christopher Delfs currently serves as the Director of Community Planning and Economic Development for the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where responsibilities include overseeing urban planning, economic development, and building code functions to enhance community safety and governance. Prior to this role, Christopher held various positions within the DC Office of Planning, including Deputy Director of Planning Engagement and Design, and served in multiple roles at the Government of the District of Columbia, focusing on strategic and community planning. Christopher’s earlier experience includes working as a Paralegal Specialist for the U.S. Department of Justice. Educational qualifications encompass a Kennedy School of Government Certification in Collaborative Governance from Harvard University, a Master’s degree in International Affairs from American University, a Master’s in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development from the University for Peace, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Geography from Middlebury College.