Chrissy McNair

Interim Executive Director

Phone: (503) 764-9718 ext. 21
Email: cmcnair@phamepdx.org

Chrissy McNair is a Neurodiversity and Developmental Disabilities Advocate and Consultant specializing in the areas of DEI, accessibility, strategic planning and public policy advocacy. She is mother to three boys, one of whom is a young adult on the Autism Spectrum. Chrissy has served on boards and committees, including Autism Living (Columbus, OH), The Autism Society of Nebraska, FEAT of Nebraska, The Munroe Meyer Institute’s Autism Center Strategic Planning Committee, and the CDC’s State Act Early Team.

Chrissy is the former Director of Employment Services at Embracing Autism (Columbus, OH) where she led the organization to find meaningful employment for adults experiencing developmental disabilities. She is passionate about expanding opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the arts and beyond. She is also dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers of loved ones with I/DD, and is a public speaker in the areas of relationship building between families and teachers/therapists and improving self-care for the caregiver. Chrissy enjoys hiking, tennis, and paddle boarding, is an avid podcast listener, and is fully into the pickleball craze. She lives in Portland, OR with her husband, sons, two loyal dogs, a feisty rescue cat, and three backyard chickens.

Chrissy accepted the Interim Executive Director position at PHAME in fall of 2024 after serving on the PHAME board for five years and having served as board Chair since 2022.