Chris joined Persad in February 2024. Before that, they worked in drug and alcohol treatment programs as well as outpatient mental health facilities. Chris has a longstanding passion for supporting individuals who often face barriers to accessing care, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and those living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and complex trauma. Originally from Troy, Chris moved to Pittsburgh and earned both their bachelor's and master's degrees from Clarion University and Slippery Rock University. They currently hold an MA and are actively working toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).