Chris Pender Jr

Chris Pender Jr is an experienced professional currently serving as Site Lead for Baltimore Diligent Academy since September 2022, responsible for establishing and maintaining the local presence while acting as the main point of contact for new hires. Prior to this role, Chris held various positions at BoardEffect, a Diligent brand, from April 2015 to September 2022, including Senior Training Specialist and Client Advocate, where contributions were made to enhance governance solutions for organizations. Experience also includes roles at SEI and Prudential Financial, focusing on mutual funds and asset transfer analysis, as well as an early position as Employment Specialist at Philadelphia Youth Network. Chris holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, earned in 2010.