Chris Allen believes that failure is one of life’s greatest teachers. Whether working on large-scale projects or small creative efforts, he embraces mistakes as opportunities to grow—each misstep a chance to begin again, armed with more wisdom than before.

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Driven by a passion for truth and equity, Chris uses his voice to uplift conversations around history, racial justice, and mental health. Born in Madison, Indiana, and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, he began his career in public television and taught himself the finer points of production and direction—building a foundation rooted in storytelling and self-taught creativity.

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Two moments have profoundly shaped Chris’s life: the loss of his father, Bruce Allen, in 2008, and a chance meeting with Civil Rights icon John Lewis. Losing his beloved father challenged everything Chris thought he knew, but just six months later, becoming a first-time father to his son Samuel brought purpose back into his life. Even now, over a decade later, he often feels his father’s quiet presence, like a steady hand on his shoulder.

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Meeting John Lewis in 2018 ignited Chris’s commitment to causes greater than himself. He has since become a vocal advocate for racial equity, marching in protest after the murder of George Floyd. As a relative of Susan B. Anthony, the pursuit of justice runs deep in his lineage. Chris continues to champion social change through his work, activism, and volunteer efforts.

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Chris keeps the mother ship afloat with his job in finance. Outside of that, he finds joy in photography, charcoal portrait drawing, and laughing at things only he finds funny—a reminder that healing, like justice, is deeply personal.