CHRISTOPHER SILVA
Managing Associate | silva@artsci.com | 410-377-7880 x 28
For nearly 20 years, Christopher has improved higher education institutions with a focus on student services operations in the United States and abroad. He has helped universities boost revenue generation, increase student and family satisfaction and addressed issues of access.
As a managing associate at the firm, Chris brings a wealth of experience that enables him to bring nuanced insights to an institution’s strategic considerations. Chris works with the firm’s partners to guide clients through each stage of the project: helping clients articulate their needs, designing and executing research projects to address those needs, and translating findings into actionable tailored recommendations. Institutions with which Chris has worked include Miami University, University of Toledo, Wake Forest University, Haverford College, Allegheny College and Denison University.
Before joining Art & Science Group, Chris led student housing operations at American University, the University of Denver and Hamad bin Khalifa University in Qatar. Most recently, Chris served as a higher education subject matter expert for an educational technology firm focused on higher education enrollment.
Chris is an adjunct faculty member at American University and has served as guest lecturer at Carnegie Mellon University, the University of South Carolina, and the University of Denver. He has held multiple leadership roles in professional associations, such as the Association for Colleges & Universities Housing Officers International, ACPA, NASPA, and AASHE.
Beyond the Work
In his spare time, Chris cherishes all the precious moments with his wife and two kids. He also finds joy in the sport of orienteering, where he can combine his passion for cross-country running with the thrill of navigating through diverse terrains using only a map and compass. He was born in Curitiba, Brazil, and is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and has some understanding of Arabic (shway shway). He loves languages and would love to continue learning!
Education
B.A. International Studies, Utah State University
M.S.Ed. Counseling/Student Affairs, University of Nebraska at Kearney
M.L.A. Environmental Management/Sustainability, Harvard University
Ed.D. Higher Education Administration, University of Denver