Chris Miller

Head of Global Activism Strategy
Ben & Jerry’s

Chris Miller is the Head of Global Activism Strategy at Ben & Jerry’s, a unique position within the corporate world focused on advancing social justice through the day to day operations of an ice cream company. He is responsible for development and execution of the company’s issue advocacy campaigns that are rooted in its progressive values. Ben & Jerry’s has a long history of running campaigns on issues as diverse as support for criminal justice reform, marriage equality, voting rights, and climate change.

Before joining Ben & Jerry’s, Chris led the sustainability work at Seventh Generation, the leader in natural non-toxic household and personal care products.  In addition to his for-profit experience, Chris directed Greenpeace USA’s national climate change campaign and served on the staff of then Congressman Bernie Sanders.  

He currently serves on the board of directors of Car Share Vermont and the Vermont Public Interest Research Group.