Christopher J. Davis (he/him)

About Chris' Community Action Project (CAP)

My Action Project is an art installation and interactive exhibit that teaches the past, present, and future of environmental justice in Southeast L.A., with the goal of encouraging community members to support local efforts that preserve the region’s cultural history and environmental commitment. Curated to the values of the local citizens of Compton, there will be special focus on children and young adults, to maximize the efficacy of long-term environmental stewardship.

The project is guided by three primary goals: highlighting indigenous and historical efforts of environmental justice throughout Southeast LA, documenting recent environmental stewardship in Compton, and promoting opportunities to continue community building. The initiative empowers youth to shape their community’s narrative through exhibit development workshops, incorporating existing and creating opportunities with city officials, sparking new dialogue around environmental challenges and cultural heritage. For example, artists may use recycled materials not only to showcase sustainable practices but also link creative expression with environmental responsibility.

About Chris

Rooted at the intersection of the creative arts and renewable energy equity, I work to accelerate STEAM innovation through educational programming and civic engagement in non-traditional learning settings, such as museums and community centers. 

More About Me

What influential environmental book or author would you recommend other people read?
Place-based Education: Connecting Classrooms & Communities by David Sobel, James Tylor, and The Center for Ecoliteracy

What is one fun fact people should know about you? 
I am part of the team that founded the Compton Art & History Museum!

What is your favorite memory of being in nature? 
While I was teaching in Bali during summer 2019, I took a solo trip through the jungle one Sunday evening and got lost after a few hours. I left in the mid-morning, and I didn’t get back until after sunset.