Chris Borja

Chris Borja is an accomplished virtual events specialist, speaker, consultant, and trainer on the topic of business networking. He founded Become a Better Networker, LLC, the CONNECTED Networking Group, and Borja Virtual, LLC. Chris has spent his career facilitating networking events, coaching individuals, training corporate teams, and connecting communities. He aims to create better networkers, stronger businesses, and connected communities in both the real and virtual worlds.

Before this career, Chris struggled with shyness, introversion, and a fear of social settings for the first 37 years of his life. He overcame these challenges and now makes it his mission to help others do the same. Chris studied Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Sociology in his bachelor's degree at Pitzer College.

Alongside his professional life, Chris enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring Columbus, Ohio, and has a passion for animal care, including owning a cat, saltwater reef tank, and 11 hermit crabs.