Christopher Porcher

Chris has been with CMHA since 2015. He started in the organization's Integrated Health Care program (Behavioral Health Home), where he helped transform and enhance CMHA's healthcare integration model. Chris has served in a variety of positions across multiple community adn residential programs. In his current role as VP of Strategy & Innovation, Chris oversees the Performance Improvement and External Relations Departments. Chris is an integral part of CMHA's Legislative Advocacy initiatives, Chair of the agency's Valuing Diversity Committee, and represents CMHA in the statewide CLAS standards initiative. A graduate of the University of Saint Joseph and Central Connecticut State University, Chris holds a Master's in Clinical Social Work and a Master's in Business Management with a Certification in Project Management and Six Sigma. Chris stands at 6 feet and 6 inches tall ... and no, he does not play basketball.