Christian Denes

Christian Denes is a seasoned policy analyst currently serving as a Senior Policy Analyst at Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago since September 2022. Prior experience includes over 14 years at the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, where Christian held the position of Director of Strategic Planning & Impact, leading significant initiatives to enhance outcomes-based management across a $420+ million budget. Christian's background also encompasses writing and editing for various clients, management roles in youth programs, and educational positions focused on literacy and language instruction. Academic qualifications include a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Brown University.