Christopher Miller, PhD

Volunteer work coordinating Seattle chapter service projects, social events such as game watches, and growing membership and engagement across the Puget Sound region.

Board Member and Recording Secretary for the Morgan Junction (West Seattle) community association.

Monthly forest restoration work at Orchard Ravine site under the direction of our Forest Steward. Remove invasives, plant natives, and otherwise help maintain this hidden gem of a Seattle Park.

Board of Directors for a Wisconsin-based credit union. Concurrent service as Chair of the technology committee. Focus on member and employee experiences.

NMCU was founded in 1933 and currently has approximately 6500 members who are current and former Northwestern Mutual employees.

Sat on the MSO board of directors as an ex officio representative and Immediate Past Chair of the Forte Volunteer League.
2021: Co-Chair of Bradley Symphony Center EDI audit committee
2019-22: Served on Governance Committee—focused on board recruitment and by-law revisions in support of broader efforts to diversify Board membership.

Volunteer service for neighborhood organization with 450+ individual/family and 100+ business members.
Returned to the board in 2021 to help restart BVNA activities after a "lost year" due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Elected President for the 2016-17 year.
Elected Treasurer for 2014-15 and 2015-16 years, including finances for Chill on the Hill, the WAMI-recognized weekly concert series in Humboldt Park.
Served as 2013-14 Liaison to Bay View High School "Believe in Bay View"… Show more

Volunteer service for neighborhood organization with 450+ individual/family and 100+ business members.
Returned to the board in 2021 to help restart BVNA activities after a "lost year" due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Elected President for the 2016-17 year.
Elected Treasurer for 2014-15 and 2015-16 years, including finances for Chill on the Hill, the WAMI-recognized weekly concert series in Humboldt Park.
Served as 2013-14 Liaison to Bay View High School "Believe in Bay View" Process, District 5 Representative.
Moderated local Political Candidate Forums for city alderman, county supervisor, and state legislative offices in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020.
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2020-La Budde Creek segment mobile skills crew--trail building
2021- Brownrigg-Heier Preserve tree planting; spring and fall volunteer conservation property monitoring
2022–LaBudde Creek segment (part 2) and fall conservation property monitoring

Volunteer work supporting the public programming of the Badgerland Striders, Wisconsin’s largest running club.

My role(s) in chapter leadership involved coordinating Wisconsin Chapter events including game watches, social events, and representing the University at official events. In recent years, I focused on growing chapter engagement and diversifying our leadership and programming beyond the standard sports focused fare. Given my professional work, I've looked to partnerships with other organizations to accomplish these goals.

SOUTHSIDE SOUP
Fund your community project with support from your neighbors – anything from filling a pothole, to funding a class field trip, to starting a new business. Attendees pay $10 for soup & salad and vote on which project they think benefits the community the most. The winner goes home with all of the money raised at the door to carry out their project. At the dinner, residents and supporters connect, share ideas and community resources.

What is SOUP?

• a collaborative… Show more

SOUTHSIDE SOUP
Fund your community project with support from your neighbors – anything from filling a pothole, to funding a class field trip, to starting a new business. Attendees pay $10 for soup & salad and vote on which project they think benefits the community the most. The winner goes home with all of the money raised at the door to carry out their project. At the dinner, residents and supporters connect, share ideas and community resources.

What is SOUP?

• a collaborative situation
• a public dinner
• a platform for connection
• a safe space
• a democratic experiment in micro-funding
• a relational hub bringing together various creative communities
• a forum for critical but accessible discussion
• an opportunity to support creative people

Learn more: www.southsidesoup.com
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2 year term as leader of Forte: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's volunteer league.

Forte is the umbrella organization for all of the MSO's Volunteering efforts. As Chair, I've worked with staff to revitalize the Leadership Board and align Forte with the MSO's needs as it moves into the new Bradley Symphony Center. The work to date has focussed on recruitment, mission refinement, and response to the COVID-19 outbreak that has altered the landscape for performing arts organizations.

Forte (MSO Volunteer League) Leadership Board

Coordinate and host the "MSO Mondays" events held each month at Colectivo Coffee shops throughout Greater Milwaukee.

Volunteer Service for neighborhood Association. Developed a Web Presence for the organization and managed web content during my term on the board.