Chris Tackett

Chris Tackett is a Brooklyn-based strategist with a strong passion for the environment, politics, and storytelling.

With a background in social media and content strategy, Chris has made significant contributions to organizations focused on social good and progressive causes.

His experience includes serving as the Social Media Director at NRDC, overseeing social content and strategy and expanding his role into managing a team of eight.

Chris played a key role in the creation and launch of The Dodo, a renowned animal news outlet.

Prior to his time at NRDC, he worked at Discovery Communications, where he managed social media and contributed to platforms like TreeHugger and Planet Green.

Additionally, Chris has experience in online journalism, having worked at The Raw Story and the Lawrence Journal-World, where he realized the internet's potential for community building and information sharing.

As a consultant, Chris provides a range of services related to developing digital content and social strategies.

His educational background includes studies in podcasting at The Podcast Fellowship with Seth Godin, Italian Language at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, and a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communications from the University of Kansas.

Chris has held various roles in organizations such as Director of Client Social Media at Civic Entertainment Group, LLC, Social Media & Content Strategy Consultant at Chris Tackett Consulting, and Social Media Editor at The Dodo, among others.

His diverse professional experience spans social media management, content strategy, advertising, journalism, and campaign coordination.