Chrisʻ work focuses on community education and knowledge systems and how varying approaches to learning and data can be incorporated into community and large-scale decision-making. His Fellowship with the Nippon Foundation is centered on the co-creation of culturally appropriate tools and resources for local organizations to inclusively build better marine data and inform decisions for managing marine resources and ecosystems. Chris has used participatory practices and qualitative and quantitative methods for work in over 20 countries.

Chris’ spare time is primarily spent outside. He is a student of uhau humu pōhaku, traditional Hawaiian stone masonry. He also fills his hours surfing, hiking, and gardening.