Chris Schembra is a well-known figure in the world of gratitude, recognized as the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of 'Gratitude Through Hard Times' and 'Gratitude and Pasta.'

With the title of 'Gratitude Guru' by USA Today, Chris is a respected Founding Member of Rolling Stone Magazine's Culture Council and holds a position on the Executive Board at Fast Company Magazine.

He is the innovative mind behind the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™, a highly effective framework designed to enhance client and team relationships through the power of gratitude.

Chris has successfully utilized gratitude principles to ignite over 500,000 relationships, catering to esteemed individuals such as Fortune 50 CEO's, Olympians, Academy Award Winners, Grammy Award Winning #1 Recording Artists, and Super Bowl Champions.

Known for his exceptional viral marketing skills, Chris garnered immense traction with a gratitude campaign dedicated to Veterans, amassing over 36 million views, 1.2 million shares, and clinching 2 Emmy Awards.

His impactful work has captured the attention of renowned publications and media outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, Bravo TV, Fox News Channel, and Variety.

Educationally, he pursued studies at Hilton Head Preparatory School, gained insight into Expedition Leadership from the National Outdoor Leadership School, and explored International Business at Rollins College.

Across various organizations, Chris has served in key roles such as Founder + Chief Question Asker at 7:47, Official Member at Fast Company Executive Board, Founding Member at Rolling Stone Culture Council, and more, showcasing his versatile expertise and leadership capabilities.