Biography: Chris Trimis joined Seattle Academy as a Middle School Counselor in 2023. He began his career working with youth as a music educator after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Washington in 2016, later returning to the UW to earn his MA in Child and Adolescent Psychology in 2021. As an educator, Chris’ passion for guiding youth in the development of creativity and emotional expression led to strong connections with his students and developed his interest in supporting their social and emotional growth holistically. He has served youth and families as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in a variety of settings, including clinical, outpatient therapy, and now at SAAS. In his free time, Chris loves to play basketball, sing karaoke, explore the city by bike and kayak, read, engage with art and culture, and cheer on our local sports teams.