Christopher Norris

Christopher Norris joined StoryCorps in February of 2023 as the Strategic Adviser to the CEO, where he works at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and community engagement to maximize the organization’s public service, content distribution, and revenue opportunities.

Chris is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and media entrepreneur known for his creative thinking, dynamic outreach strategies, and integrated programming for broadcast and live events. Prior to joining StoryCorps, Chris pioneered and scaled several creative projects— including the nationally regarded News and Information Community Exchange—as the Managing Editor for Community & Engagement at WHYY, Philadelphia’s largest public media station.

From 2009 to 2019, Chris served as the CEO/Founder of Techbook Online, a grassroots news and information company. There, he brokered a strategic partnership between Comcast and the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability services, resulting in the development of a digital channel to distribute mental health resources and information.