An award-winning writer, speaker, and blogger, Chris Stewart is a relentless advocate for children and families.

Based in outstate Minnesota, Chris is CEO of brightbeam, a nonprofit media group that runs campaigns to highlight policies and practices that support thriving kids. He was the founding Director of the African American Leadership Forum, was an elected member of the Minneapolis Board of Education, and founded and served as the CEO of Wayfinder Foundation.

Above all, Chris is a serial parent, a Minecraft enthusiast, and an epic firestarter on Twitter where he has antagonized the best of them on the political left and right.

You’ll often see Chris blogging (citizenstewart.com) and tweeting under the name “Citizen Stewart.”