Chris Clark is an experienced leader with a diverse background in both public service and the nonprofit sector. Currently a City Council Candidate and Planning Commissioner for the City of Mountain View, Chris has held significant roles including Mayor and City Councilmember. Additionally, Chris served as Head of Nonprofit and Strategic Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer at OpenAI, and as a Board Director at OpenResearch. Chris's corporate experience includes serving as Vice President and Head of North America for Mobile at Canonical Ltd. Academic qualifications include a B.A. in Political Science with a secondary major in International Relations and a minor in Economics from Stanford University, along with education from Harvard Kennedy School in 2013.