Vera Institute of Justice

Chris Choi is the external affairs director in Vera’s communications and external affairs department, developing and leading marketing, communications, and partnerships strategies to support Vera’s mission and programs to drive change in the criminal legal and immigration systems. He was previously Vera’s digital strategy director.

Before joining Vera in 2020, Chris was head of global digital strategy for 100 Resilient Cities—Pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation, working with cities around the world to develop and implement public engagement strategies to help mitigate adverse impacts of disasters and climate change.

Chris holds a BA from Wesleyan University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.