Chris is increasingly in demand as a presenter, a guest, and a contributor in a variety of high-impact settings (i.e., business, educational, government, medical, and nonprofit). From professional development workshops and book discussion groups to TEDx events and keynote addresses, Chris’ presentations inspire and resonate with a wide range of audiences. To schedule Dr. Kukk for your event, please email elly@chriskukk.com.
TEDxNashville
“What Nobody Tells You about Compassion”
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)
Nashville, TN
March 2nd, 2019
Green Chimneys
2 Talks
“The Science of Artful Teaching”
“Compassion & Success”
Talks & Book Signing
Brewster, NY
April 22nd, 2019 9:00 am — 12:00 pm
The Compassionate Achiever
The Compassionate Achiever
Opening RemarksBarnes & Noble
The Compassionate Achiever
Book Signing
Danbury, CT
March 18th, 2017 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Quinnipiac University
University of Compassion
Discussion with various stakeholders
Hamden, CT
February 8th, 2017 8:30 am – Noon.
Social Impact Summit 2016
Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement
“The Neuroscience and Benefits of Social & Emotional Learning”
Stratford, CT (Oronoque Country Club)
August 23, 2016 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Enrichment Hour
1 hour interview with Mike Schwager
WSRadio.com (Studio B Live)
January 28, 2016 7–8 pm.
The White House
Working with the President’s domestic policy team on education (social and emotional learning).
February 17, 2016
Do Ngak Kunphen Ling (Tibetan Buddhist Center for Universal Peace)
Brookfield CaresThe Neuro and Social Science of Compassion & Empathy
Instructor for 3 Week Course
Founders Hall, Ridgefield, CT
November 3, 10 & 17, 2015
CEA-SP 2015 Conference
POSTPONED until Spring 2016
Moderator: Panel Discussion on the Movie “Planetary”
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
October 2, 2015
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Keynote: “The Compassion Effect: How Following Compassion Leads to Success”
Middletown, CT
September 9, 2015
BLUMENTHAL, MURPHY, ESTY, LEWIS FAMILY, EDUCATORS, ADVOCATES TO ANNOUNCE BILL NAMED IN HONOR OF SANDY HOOK’S JESSE LEWIS
At 11 a.m. on Monday, April 13 at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) will lead U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-5), the Lewis family, educators and advocates in announcing new legislation introduced by Blumenthal in honor of Jesse Lewis to support student’s social and emotional needs. Jesse Lewis was among 26 innocent children and talented educators killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Since her son’s death, Scarlett Lewis has founded the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation, and has become one of the nation’s leading advocates for social and emotional learning.
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Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue. Hartford, CT
April 13, 2015
Southern Connecticut State University Compassion Initiative
Panel Discussion on Kindness is Contagious & Creating Compassionate Communities
ASC Theatre (Southern CT State University) New Haven, CT
April 15, 2015
Workshop: “The Challenges & Advantages of Higher-Ed”
Greenwich, CT 03/30/15
WCSU Social Work Professional Development Day on “Social Workers Raising Mental Awareness”
Closing speech: “Difference between Compassion & Empathy”
Danbury, CT 09/17/14
Annual Meeting of the Middlesex County Substance Abuse Council
Keynote speech: “The Compassionate Achiever”
Middletown, CT 10/10/14.
Danbury Garden Club
Keynote speech: “The Compassion Garden”
Danbury, CT 10/17/14
9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Newtown, CT. Jolly Hill Farm 9/11/14. Keynote speech is “Patriots of Humanity”
On May 9, 2013, Chris gave a TED Talk at the 2013 TEDx Hayward conference on Applied Peace Innovation. The title of his presentation is Building Compassion: How Do We Get More Compassion in the World.
The Jesse Lewis Foundation Choose Love Foundation Choose Love Workshop: A Day of Empowerment 7/14/2014 Stratford, CT Click here to download conference flyer.
Cooperating Teachers Summer Academy Why We Teach 7/16/2014 Farmington, CT
Compassionate Schools Conference From Sandy Hook to Seattle: Building the Compassionate School Movement 8/11-12/2014 Seattle WA Click here for more information.
Sage College and The Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung Center for the Promotion of Mental Health and School SafetySpring Summit: Concerned and Active
5/30/2014 Albany, NY
Wesleyan University & Gilead Community Services Conference:Meeting Mental Health Needs: A Compassionate Community Response
5/15/2014 Middletown, CT
Newtown Parent Empowerment University (Creating Compassionate Communities)
3/22/2014 Newtown, CT
The Compassionate Achiever — A presentation at the CT Department of Children & Family Services
4/10/2014 Waterbury, CT This day long event is not open to the public.
The Compassionate Achiever — A Talk at Danbury Hospital
3/10/2014 Danbury, CT
Click here to download the presentation Chris made at this event.
Love Wins: A Conference on Promoting Love, Connection and Community for Every Child
12/04/2013 West Hartford, CT
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