Christopher Whitmore

Born in Alameda County and raised in Richmond, Christopher is a proud product of the City of Richmond and the East Bay. Equally driven by the racial, educational, health, and economic disparities he experienced around him and the dedication he saw throughout the community to secure a more equitable future for the city, Christopher aspired at a young age to serve Richmond through public service. A graduate of Leadership Public Schools – Richmond, Christopher went off to Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he graduated in 2014 with a degree in Political Science. Immediately after graduating from Webster, Christopher moved to Washington, D.C., where he was accepted into a congressional fellowship and gained early work experience in the Office of United States Senator Bill Nelson. After an impactful experience in Washington, Christopher returned home to Richmond in 2015 to start a public service career in his hometown and region. Since returning home, Christopher has worked in the Office of Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and the Office of Richmond Mayor Tom Butt (twice!), most recently serving as Chief of Staff.