Christopher Coes

From YRN

Christopher Coes is a former Director and vice-president of NYRA, having served on the Board of Directors from 2001 to 2004.

He graduated from St. John's University majored in government and politics. During his sophomore year at St. John's University, he didn't waste any time getting involved in campus activities. Coes was president of the Residence Hall Association (RHA), the residential representative and co-chair for the research and development committee for Student Government, vice present of public relations for Toastmasters and is a member of NAACP and Haraya.

He believed that his involvement in activities started when he was a little kid probably 5 years old or even younger. One example of Coes being involved long before he came to St. John's would be the work that he did within his community back in Georgia. He created a program for youth juvenile system where instead of young people of the community going to the juvenile system he created a separate system where young people could be judged by a jury of your peers.

At St. John's, Coes, through his many areas of involvement, has been able to develop his leadership and political skills even more. The role that Coes has played in his various organizations and his ability to serve the students on campus is something that he takes a great deal of pride in.

Now Coes works as a Government Relations Professional in Tallahassee, Florida Area. Before working there, he was the research intern at Parliamentarians for Global Action and legislative aide/intern at Parliamentarians for Global Action.