Chris Lumry (US)

Chris Lumry is a speaker, film producer, author of Creativity Unlocked and Creativity Activated, and founder of OneStepGrowth, a mission-driven company that helps people increase joy and purpose through neuroscience-informed approaches to creativity. He studied public affairs at Princeton and holds Master’s degrees in business and public policy from Harvard. After working on international social impact projects and in Silicon Valley, an unexpected wellness journey and personal awakening sparked a new approach to life and unlocked his own creativity in his work, hobbies, and home life. He resides in California and also founded OneStepHope, a nonprofit that uses storytelling and film to inspire hope and action around addiction and mental health challenges. Chris is creative and executive producer on the organization's first feature documentary, Home, about restorative solutions and powerful stories of the pain and possibilities of recovery, which launches in late 2023.