In 2011, Chris returned to teaching. He took a position at the University of West Florida, again bringing his students to Guatemala on service trips to enhance their personal and educational experience. During this time, Chris traveled to Guatemala 3 to 4 times per year for service trips, working as an interpreter and functioning as our lead clinical social worker for the Reese House (children's home) and our Nutrition Center for extremely malnourished children.

In 2017 Chris experienced a significant life shift. His father passed away after a years-long period of dementia and Parkinson's Disease. Also, there was a change in leadership in the social work department at the University of Florida. As a result, even though he had just gained tenure and promotion, he resigned to fulfill his dream of moving to Guatemala full-time. For the first year, he lived in Zacapa and took a position teaching online with Walden University. He then found his permanent home in Guatemala City while volunteering his time and talent with Hearts In Motion. 

Chris works very closely with Hearts In Motion, functioning as our lead clinical social worker for the children at the Reese House and Nutrition Center, and supports our staff in any way he can.