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Christopher Green

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Christopher Green was born in Hollywood Fl. In his pursuit of higher learning Christopher went on to graduate from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He later matriculated to South Carolina State University, where he earned his Master of Science Degree for Individual and Family Development In addition to a Masters of Education for Professional School Counselor.

Christopher Green joined the ranks as an employee at Voorhees College as the Project Director for the VC GEAR Up Project. Recognizing that his job is not the only venue in which he can contribute to the success of young people all over, he became actively involved in the community, where he continues to have a positive impact on the lives of young adults from all walks of life. He is the youth minister at Victory Tabernacle; Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, in Orangeburg SC. Christopher is a member of the Delta Zeta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and a member of the Orangeburg Branch of the NAACP.  

Christopher has served on the board of directors for Bamberg County First Steps, Bamberg County Chambers of Commerce, and Lower Savannah Council of Government. He was featured on the SC Educational TV website as an American Graduate Champion, featured on WACH FOX News, ABC Augusta, and the Wall Street Journal, the edition of Who’s Who among Executive and Professionals and Sheen Magazine. 

Christopher is a facilitator, speaker, community activist, and youth panel member for various churches and community centers for the State of South Carolina; concentrating on topics geared toward the positive growth and development of young adults.

Christopher is the founder of Open-Mind Mentoring, a non-profit organization, which gives him the opportunity to further mentor and positively influence the lives of young people. He is a community activist, a community organizer and philanthropist. He has organized and hosted many events geared towards the development of youth in the community. He has partnered with many agencies to help build and motivate the lives of young adults. Christopher is the author of a book entitle, “Mentoring At Its Best, Stories of Young Men Who Triumphed Over Adversity” and co-author of a book titled, “20 Courageous Men, True Stories of Triumph, Hope and the Audacity to Succeed”. Christopher is married to Sabrina Green, and they have one beautiful daughter, Harper Christian Green.