Chris Arlene is an experienced professional currently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for the City of Philadelphia since November 2025. Chris has a strong background in the United States Army Reserve, holding various roles including Civil Affairs Planning Team Plans Officer and Human Resources Officer. With prior leadership experience as Project Director at The Pew Charitable Trusts and as Founder of Civil Considerations, a consulting practice focusing on strategic policy implementation, Chris has demonstrated expertise in managing projects that drive impactful outcomes. Additional experience includes roles at the School District of Philadelphia and Public Financial Management, along with a solid academic foundation with a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts from Penn State University.
This person is not in any teams
This person is not in any offices