Chris has previously worked as the Deputy Editor for Broadbandbreakfast.com and as Policy Counsel for the Future of Music Coalition. Chris has been a long time advocate of independent musicians focusing on licensing and copyright reform for the past two years. He has focused much of his work on artist development and proposing policy reforms that benefit local creative communities. Chris co-founded Listen Local First, D.C. as part of the Think Local First initiative, bringing together local musicians and businesses to promote and expand the local music scene in Washington. Listen Local First features artists every month ranging from folk to funk, hosts music panels, and showcases artists in local venues throughout the District.