Christopher Crater
About Christopher Crater
Christopher Crater serves as a Senior Associate at My Brother's Keeper Alliance, focusing on initiatives to support boys and young men of color. He has extensive experience in community engagement and education, having held various roles at organizations such as Urban Prep Academies and the Obama Foundation.
Work at Obama Foundation
Christopher Crater currently serves as a Senior Associate for the My Brother's Keeper Alliance at the Obama Foundation. He has held this position since 2022, focusing on initiatives aimed at increasing access to evidence-based interventions for boys and young men of color. His work emphasizes culturally responsive pedagogy, particularly for the advancement of African American males in high-performing educational environments.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Crater earned a Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Arkansas State University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television from Mississippi Valley State University, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in community engagement and youth development.
Background
Before joining the Obama Foundation, Christopher Crater worked in various educational and community-focused roles. He served as a Community Engagement Associate at the Obama Foundation from 2020 to 2022. His previous experience includes positions at Urban Prep Academies, where he worked as a Director of Community Programs, Public Speaking Instructor, and Social Emotional Learning Specialist.
Achievements in Youth Leadership
Christopher Crater has demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills by supervising over 5000 youth on Service Learning projects. His experience as a Peace Makers Civic Leaders Instructor at After School Matters from 2017 to 2019 further highlights his commitment to youth development and community engagement.