Chris Baer

Chris Baer is an accomplished leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in leadership development, customer experience, and healthcare innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Mandala Institute, Chris focuses on cultivating leaders and fostering organizational cultures centered around well-being and performance. In parallel, Chris co-founded Sunstone Therapies, providing strategic guidance for the advancement of psychedelic therapies in healthcare. Previous roles include CX-Focused Growth Consultant at A&MPLIFY, where Chris leveraged AI and design to drive business growth, and Vice President of Global Leadership Development at Marriott International, overseeing talent initiatives for a global workforce. Chris's career began in user experience design and production, with notable contributions to major firms such as marchFIRST and Discovery Communications. Chris holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, a certificate in Executive Coaching from Georgetown University, and a certificate in Technology to Innovation from MIT.