chris peoples

Where is your favorite place?
I have many. However, some of my favorite places are sitting on a porch, starting at the Sierra Nevada or the Appalachian Mountains.

If you could live in any sitcom, which would it be? And why?
Friends. Because of the support and love they show one another.

Are you a listener or a talker?
Talker! But a listener when I need to be.

CHRISTINE (CHRIS) PEOPLES

Customer Support Manager

Christine (Chris) Peoples serves as Customer Support Manager at Camp Fire First Texas, overseeing the organization’s Customer Service Department. With a proven ability to establish rapport with clients, she works tirelessly to handle customer account inquiries and ensure customer satisfaction.

Before her current role, Chris worked at Camp Fire as an Administrative Assistant and Front Desk Coordinator. She previously worked as an OEM account manager and TSA security screener.

Prior to entering the workforce, Chris started her college journey to become a special needs teacher. She taught young people how to ride horses and coached cheerleading for a youth organization for three years.

Despite her varied work experience, Chris has the heart of a teacher. She always knew she wanted to find her way back to working with youth in some capacity. This knowledge helped guide her to Camp Fire, where she has had many rewarding experiences working with youth and their families.

Born in Santa Clara, California, Chris was raised in Reno, Nevada, where she met her husband of over 20 years. They have two adult children, one of whom also works for Camp Fire. Now that their children live independently, Chris and her husband enjoy spending time with their two dogs, whom they call “furbabys,” Nova and Mack.

When she has downtime, Chris enjoys reading and traveling to new places.

Sage Advice

Be kind! Choose to be kind to people, even when they are not always kind to you. You never know what a person is going through. Your act of kindness just might make their day better!

Jacob D

I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire…

Jakob D., College Senior; Camp Fire Alum, Former Counselor

My time as a Camp Fire camp counselor is something I'm especially proud of. I learned to never give up, to always keep trying...what I learned from Camp Fire has helped me of live my life with forward momentum. I keep trying to learn new skill sets. I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire, and from my elders.
Dakani

I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.

Camp Parent

My son had many difficulties in 3rd grade, and he was so defeated by the end of the school year. He wasn't excited about a new camp, but quickly changed his mind after the first day. He also won a Leadership Award, and for the kid that didn't win anything all school year, it was so very meaningful. I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
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