Chris Bashinelli

For more than a decade, National Geographic Explorer Chris Bashinelli, better known as “Bash,” has traveled the world walking in other people’s shoes and trying to better understand the human condition.

A passionate mental health advocate, Bash has studied meditation and mindfulness since the death of his father. As a celebrated diversity and inclusion leader recognized by the United Nations, Bash brings to life the powerful tools he’s learned to help organizations build stronger teams, renew employee inspiration, and step into their full potential.

From his childhood “stoop” in Brooklyn where his friends shared more than 13 nationalities, to his grandparents who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon through Ellis Island – Bash’s understanding of DE&I is built into the very fabric of his being.

Bash brings attendees on an inspirational journey, coupled with stunning video footage and thought-provoking exercises. Whether he’s living as a nomad in Mongolia, working with suicide prevention activists on the Pine Ridge Reservation, or Sumo wrestling the heaviest Japanese human being in recorded history, Bash leaves audiences inspired and empowered, reminding us that our greatest asset is our people.