Cris Bohanski

Cris Bohanski

Vice President, Global Operations, Vital Strategies

Cris Bohanski is Vice President of Global Operations at Vital Strategies, a global public health organization. She brings more than 20 years of experience in international operations, risk management, safety and security, and crisis management, supporting public health and humanitarian organizations operating in complex environments.

Prior to joining Vital Strategies, Cris held roles with Orbis International and International SOS. Her career has taken her to more than 40 countries, working across international public health, humanitarian operations, and security.

Since 2019, Cris has also volunteered with Hostage US, supporting families of Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad.

Sessions

Basics, How To
2026 Risk Summit

How to Inspire and Support Timely, Risk-Aware Decisions

November 5, 2026
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Lake Thoreau

Many nonprofits deliver support and services that are truly urgent. This session explores ways to inspire and support risk-aware decision making when protracted processes are not possible. Learn from experienced leaders who have worked in challenging and dynamic environments around the world. They’ll share how they approach decision-making that reflects risk awareness and due care without causing undue delay.

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