Chris joined the Edenhope & District Memorial Hospital board in June 2014. She sits on the Audit and Compliance Committee and is the Assistant Treasurer of the Board.

As a secondary teacher, Chris has taught Mathematics at Edenhope Secondary College for approximately 20 years. Prior to teaching she was an owner/operator of a shoe store in Melbourne. Chris is the Chairperson of St Malachys Parish Council. In her spare time Chris enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, travelling and family.