Chris Canning

Chris Canning has a diverse work experience spanning various leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. Starting in 2004, Canning served as the Director of Scheduling for the Executive Office of Washington, DC Mayor Anthony Williams. In 2005, they joined the Democratic National Committee, where they held positions such as Director of Political Operations and Deputy Director in the Chairman's Office. In 2013, Canning transitioned to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), where they served as a Senior Advisor, Acting Chief of Staff, and Director of External Affairs, overseeing policy initiatives and strategic planning. From 2015 to 2021, Canning worked at DKC Public Affairs as an Executive Vice President, focusing on policy communications, advocacy, community engagement, and crisis management. In 2021, they joined the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration before becoming the Chief Operating Officer at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights in 2023.

Chris Canning completed their Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on Public Policy at Georgetown University from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, they attended South Burlington High School from 1998 to 2002, but no degree or field of study information was provided for that period.