Prof. Chris Salboudis, Founder of Philo4Thought Inc. (est. 2009), is a dedicated, award-winning mentor, professor, and coach.

With over 30 years of experience, she has served students and emerging young professionals in every discipline around the world. Her work in the cultivation of the Aristotelian-based tenets for Positive Professional Identity have led to a variety of podcasts, webinars, seminars and guest lectures for a variety of organizations across the US and Europe.

As a first-generation American who overcame personal, educational and professional struggles, Chris is passionate about helping emerging next-gen. professionals succeed in the workplace and embrace life with a positive, self-empowering mindset and a strong strategic plan that promotes mindful authenticity and lifelong flourishing.

In addition to her work as a professor, academic advisor, and administrative manager, Chris is a certified Coach and an instructor in various disciplines including comparative Philosophy and Literature, Global Initiatives, Communications, Environmental Studies and Professional Development.

Known for her thorough, methodical instructional strategies, Chris constantly encourages others to dare to reach their goals and dreams. She takes the time to celebrate the success of her students and clients at our annual recognition ceremony. Through her work, she offers guidance to those transitioning into their desired academic/professional networks.

Chris' seminars and publications address various topics including (1) navigating common stressors in the American academic system and workplace; (2) identifying and mapping career goals; (3) fostering confidence and good habits that enable personal and professional flourishing.

During the pandemic Chris insisted that Philo4Thought continue to support the community through intensive remote advisory services. While other service providers shut down, she launched an initiative to help those in her global network combat structural and psychological challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Chris serves as an Alumni Mentor at her various Alma Maters.

Above all, Chris is known for fostering productive conversations and networking, which is evident in the welcoming environment she and her team create at Philo4Thought.

Chris is an award-winning author. Her papers and presentations (2009-Pres.) are well received across various international networks. Her fictional writing earned her a writing award (2024). In her spare time, Chris enjoys visual and performative art and extensive travel.


TITLES
Founding CEO (etc.), Philo4Thought
Administrative Manager, Columbia CGT-BE
Adj. Assoc. Prof., Comparative Philosophy, Language & Literature; Global Initiatives, Environmental Studies; related fields (NYC) GOLE and Global Passport Instructor (France, Greece)
Strategic Advisor


PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS & ACTIVE RESEARCH
Coaching & Advocacy: equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility for marginalized groups, outliers, women and students in need of assistive support; educational outreach for emerging and transitioning professionals; writing/journalism; strategic communications; mindfulness; work-life balance; career advisement; relationship-building; related Human Resources training, team-building and administrative development.

Educational Technology: Interdisciplinary Educational Engineering & Global Learning Communities (1995-Pres.); Rapid Instructional Design (RID); emerging technologies for Assistive Learning Support; Ethical Gen AI Integration; comparative postsecondary online and hybrid instruction; program development.

Philosophy & Psychology: Mental Mapping (TM 1995); AI & Cognition; aesthetics; cognition; comparative eastern literature; linguistics and socio-linguistic patterns; ancient philosophy; ethics and business ethics; equity, diversity, accessibility & inclusion; metaphysics; informal logic; Aristotelian, Platonic Socratic & Machiavellian philosophy; personal/professional development; executive functioning skills; life skills.


PHILANTHROPY
Outreach & Advocacy
(esp. minority, first-gen. and female students, faculty and emerging young professionals.)

Programming & Team-Building Initiatives
(administrative training & support)

Global Greek Community
(collaborative student and young pro advisement)
Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce
Cypriot Chamber of Commerce
Hellenic Professional Women
National Hellenic Students Association
Annunciation Young Professionals Network
Philoptochos
Pancretan Association of America
Xian Federation
HABA
Hellenic Medical Society of NY
SJU Hellenic Society (Faculty Moderator)
Hellenic American University (GR)
American College of Greece (Deree)
Ionian College (GR)
SJU Global Initiatives -- Paris (Instructor) & Rome (Past Consultant)
Consulate General of Greece in NY
Consul General of Cyprus
Hellenic Republic Ministry of Trade
Hellenic Republic Ministry of Tourism
SUNY FIT CTL Gen AI ThinkTank
Columbia U. Women in Science
Penn/Columbia Club Women in Business Committee
Penn/Columbia Club Programming Committee
(related offices and organizations)


TRAINING
CPD-Certified Life Coach (U.S. & U.K.)
Global Online Instructional specialist

Chris has a broad range of experience in instructional design and academic and career advisement, motivational coaching, general management, human resources, journalism and communication.

She has formal training in Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Instructional Design, Human Resources, Management, Communications and Comparative Global Literature. (Read more.)


HONORS
Chris is a global philanthropist who has earned several merit awards for her community outreach and educational initiatives.

In recognition of her comprehensive advisory and instructional work through 2023, she was honored with a special publication produced by Penelope Karageorge (2014) and was selected for a cover story in The Education View Magazine's special feature, "Finest Educational Advisors in New York" (2023).

Her work is mentioned in several prominent publications including The National Herald (Read more from SJU, TNH (Salboudis), TNH (P4T), Hellenic News of America, HNA2024. Her philanthropic publications are featured in NEO Magazine and other sources. Key dignitaries and leaders from the Hellenic Republic have recognized her work as well, including:

Hon. Olga Kefalogiannis (2021)
Dr. Konstantinos Koutras (2019 and 2020)


IN PROGRESS
Interdisciplinary Doctoral Research in Education, Columbia Univ. Publications: The Journey to Positive Energy and 'A' is for Aristotle (available to P4T Passport Members).