Christian Harris, President

Kindred Keynotes and Coaching and Reparation Generation

Christian Harris is a dynamic speaker, coach, and consultant with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, politics, and social justice. He began his career founding MS Clean and Sons LLC, a Chicagoland cleaning service that grew to over ten staff and 150 clients monthly. Christian later transitioned into the limo service industry, gained political experience as an Oak Park Public Library Board member, and served as Finance Officer from 2017 to 2021, where he managed a $10 million budget and led the library’s first anti-racism strategic plan.

Christian has held leadership roles as West Side Regional Field Organizing Director for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign and as Director of DEI and Operations for DM Burton LLC. As a consultant and resilience coach since 2019, he has worked with organizations like the California Department of Public Health, coaching on leadership, DEIJ strategies, and scaling for growth.

A captivating speaker, Christian has been invited to speak at events such as the Oak Park Public Library Kwanzaa Celebration and Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly’s annual dinner. He has served on the boards of the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce, The North Avenue District, and Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly.

In 2023, Christian founded Kindred Keynotes and Coaching (KKC), providing coaching and consulting to nonprofits, government agencies, and social justice advocates. In 2024, he became the first Executive Director of Reparation Generation, leading efforts to address systemic injustices faced by Black American communities.

Christian lives on Chicago’s west side with his wife, Richelle, and their daughter.

What resonates with you most about H.O.M.E.’s mission?  

H.O.M.E.'s focus on low income seniors allows us to put a spotlight on and provide services for a population that is often overlooked and left out of mainstream conversation