10/16/2026
What’s one thing you believe is always worth doing, even when no one is watching?
In our Human Side of Trust series, we’re highlighting the community leaders and board members who help shape Tompkins and the communities we call home.
Meet Cris Donovan, Executive Director, Racker.
A mission-driven leader who puts values first, fosters heart-centered connections, and leads with quiet, steady strength, Cris is guided by a simple but powerful philosophy: “If not us, who?”
For Cris, trust is built through integrity and accountability: “Trust emerges when no one is watching, in quiet decisions made with honesty and when hard work is chosen over an easy path.”
It’s a perspective that reminds us that trust is earned through consistent actions, thoughtful choices, and the courage to do the right thing, even when it’s difficult.
