James Chavez is a professional with a diverse background in the technology industry. He is an expert in strategic planning, business development, and building successful partnerships. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions in various organizations, such as CEO of InStride and President and COO of Base79.

Chavez holds a Bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Loyola Marymount University, where he received a full academic scholarship. He is passionate about education and serves on the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles-based non-profit, Young Storytellers, which works to inspire young people to discover the power of their own voice through the art of storytelling.

As the CEO of InStride, Chavez is committed to creating opportunities for employees to further their education and skills through partnerships with universities. Under his leadership, InStride has established partnerships with leading academic institutions, including Arizona State University, University of Washington, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is dedicated to improving the lives of employees while also driving growth and success for companies.