A Mexican-American in the business of messaging

Christopher Morales is a first-generation native Angeleno with experience in brand, account, and project management in advertising. He partners with cross-functional teams to execute multi-channel campaigns for clients such as Walmart, Monopoly GO, and Google.

Before advertising, Christopher graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Cornell, he served as the General Manager and News Director of WVBR-FM. One of his initiatives included increased reporting of Cornell Women's Ice Hockey, contributing to higher game attendance, incredible friendships, and additional volunteer opportunities.

Christopher takes pride in his volunteer work as Co-Director of the Junior Program at Minds Matter Southern California, which provides social-emotional learning, mentorship, and college-readiness support to low-income students. He also remains deeply connected to his alma mater as a Cornell Club of LA (CCLA) board member.

Beyond his professional and community involvement, Christopher enjoys mochas, playing soccer, and visiting Disneyland. Looking ahead, he is committed to advocating for increased minority representation in media and continues studying technology's implications, striving for balanced approaches that benefit businesses and society.

Christopher was one of 30 individuals listed in the 2023 class of ADCOLOR FUTURES and a member of the HACKATHON-winning Team Three: Gaming with their "Pass the Controller" concept.


Awards & Distinctions:

  • ADCOLOR FUTURES & HACKATHON Winner — Class of 2023

  • 4A’s SoCal Institute for Advanced Advertising Studies — Participant — Spring 2022

  • IRTS Future Media Leader Accelerator Series — All-Star — Summer 2020

  • The Senior Honor Society of Quill & Dagger — Secretary — 127th Tapping Class

  • Richard A. Church ‘64 Senior Service Award — Recipient — May 2020

  • NBCUniversal/LNSEC Scholarship — Recipient — December 2017

  • Global Student Leadership Award — Recipient — April 2016