Chris Florez
Scholar — Steward — Servant
The Journey To Get Here:
6 Maps, 6 Stops, Countless Stories
Where it all started. The Bay Area. Hot summers, earthquakes, and learning how to walk in one of the biggest cities in the country. These are the first memories I have- and carry with me everywhere I go.
Chaos Incarnate. Post Graduation. Fast, loud, and alive. One year here felt like ten. I learned how to survive while still soaking in the magic of the city that never sleeps. COVID pulled the rug out from under my time—three days after the NYC school system shut down, I was gone.
I found so much here. Denver. My voice, my community, and a city that served as a growing space above all else. Here is where I learned how to study and run with those ideas steered by my own curiosity and limitless bounds of hope in the world.
Round two in Denver meant making peace with the past, rediscovering a city I loved, and finally falling in love with myself. Here, I gave myself permission to simply be—and that version of me will always guide my work.
A quiet, quick, magical detour. Study Abroad. A blink of an eye- Bikes, bread, and the art of slowing down—this was the chapter of wonder and stillness that I chase to this day.
San Jose. Home again—this time with intention. Past, Present, and Future all collided in 2023 when my partner and I moved in together with our two dogs. The leap was bright. Still bright.
Let’s Keep The Story Going
If something sparked for you- a memory, a question, or just a story of your own- I’d love to hear it. I believe the best conversations happen away from the screen. So, pick a local spot you love to show off, and let’s explore it together!