About Chrys Hutchings

Professional Role in Entrepreneurship Education

Chrys Hutchings serves as Managing Director & Adjunct Professor at the Bates Center for Entrepreneurship at Lewis & Clark College, focusing on entrepreneurship education.[8][9] She manages internship programs, including the 2025 Internship Class Form, and promotes resources like Rick Turoczy's blog for Portland's tech/creative community.[3][9] Hutchings organizes seminars to place students with local firms and supports campus tours highlighting entrepreneurial opportunities.[11][10]

Student Development and Experiential Learning

Hutchings emphasizes hands-on experiences, such as featuring alumna successes on Soundcloud and Kickstarter, and transforming classroom concepts into lived experiences via journalism workshops, media internships, and blogging.[2][8] Previously in Employer Relations at the Career Center, she leveraged her advocacy skills from her attorney background to connect students with opportunities.[4][6]

Promotion of Innovation and Eco-Business

She actively dispels myths around eco-fur through U.S. resellers and supports New Zealand products internationally.[7] Her work highlights innovative ventures, aligning with broader entrepreneurship resources and student-led global tours.[2][3]

Community and Personal Interests

Hutchings engages in local communities, commenting on nature photography like washed-up Portuguese man o' war and Icelandic landscapes on Facebook groups.[1][5] She fosters college community support for students and participates in alumni networks.[6]