Chris Altizer

Chris Altizer, MBA, MA, is a retired and recovering HR executive now writing, consulting, and teaching HR and Inclusion at Florida International University as well as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. His peer-reviewed research and work has been covered in Forbes and appeared in Consulting Psychology Journal, HR Florida Review, and Strategic HR Review. He has co-authored three books, Mindfully Mobile (Amazon), Way of the Road Warrior (Bookboon Publishing), and Growing the Elephant – increasing earned advantage for all (Practical Inspiration Publishing).

Chris has three decades of global HR business experience. His academic credentials include a BA in History from Hampden-Sydney College, an MA in Human Resource Development, and an MBA with Honors from Columbia Business School in New York. He incorporates key lessons from yoga, diving, martial arts, and mindfulness practices in writing and speaking. Chris is an RYT200 registered yoga teacher and practicing 5th-degree black belt in Isshinryu karate.