Chris Straley, Understanding Us as People

As part of Whitman-Walker’s 40th anniversary, officially January 13, 2018, we’re sharing 40 stories to help tell the narrative of Whitman-Walker in community. We’d like you to meet Chris Straley, an individual who transformed his personal life lessons into his passion and career. Originally from West Virginia, Chris is a psychotherapist, former Whitman-Walker Health employee and forever Whitman-Walker family!

Learn more about Chris’ story, press play!

Please note this story was recorded in 2016.

 

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Chris’ photo, along with others, is placed on the Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center building as part of its summer 2017 mural.

 

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Chris flashes their winning smile for a We See You campaign photo shoot. Photo by Moshe Zusman.

 

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Chris marches in the 2014 Capital Pride Parade with the Whitman-Walker contingent!

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