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Chris Ellis
Business Development Director MASS LBP
Chris Ellis is the Director of Business Development at MASS LBP, a firm specializing in public engagement and deliberative democracy. He has played a significant role in developing and professionalizing the use of Civic Lotteries, a method for randomly selecting citizens to participate in policy discussions and decision-making processes. Under his leadership, over 1,500 Canadians have been selected to contribute insights to their governments through these lotteries.12
Previously, Chris served as the Director of Circulation and Marketing for The Walrus, a prominent Canadian magazine, before transitioning to his current role at MASS LBP. His experience includes introducing innovative engagement models like Civic Lotteries and Citizens' Assemblies to various public organizations.13 In addition to his work at MASS, Chris is known for his dedication to enhancing public involvement in governance and policy-making through well-designed engagement strategies.14
