Christian Murillo

Freelance Photographer | Christian Murillo Photography

January 2016 - Present

Collaborated with National Geographic, Backpacker Magazine, Sidetracked Journal, & LUMEN Museum, telling visual stories about conservation & climate change to international audiences. Directed creative & logistics for commercial photo/video shoots for multi-national outdoor brands. Wrote, photographed, & published ‘Soul of the Skagit’ (2023), a book telling the story of the Skagit River within the context of climate change and place-based storytelling.  Problem solving, collaboration, creativity, leadership, agility, and critical thinking are frequently required. 

Photography Instructor | National Geographic Expeditions/Putney Student Travel

April 2019 – Present

Led photography workshop and climate science expeditions for high school students, taking on roles of educator, mentor, first-aid administrator, & environmental leader.  Addressed diverse challenges with sensitivity, collaboration, & creativity.  Managed logistical challenges including planning photoshoots, mapping trips, coordinating meals, and preparing photo lessons and presentations. Led expeditions in Iceland, Yellowstone, and Yosemite National Parks.

Climate Science Instructor | Harvard Chan C-Change School of Public Health

July 2023

Developed curriculum to teach fundamentals of climate science to 12 high school students.  Facilitated group discussions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion within the context of climate justice and public health.  Inspired students to create a climate cookbook, containing step-by-step actionable recipes for combating the climate crisis.

Consultant | Manhattan Associates

June 2016 - March 2018

Translated requirements between customer and software development teams to develop custom WMS systems that increased efficiency of warehouse operations by 40% and reduced procurement errors by 24% for clients like FedEx and DoTerra.  Utilized database management tools like SQL and Excel to identify and solve critical software problems. Solved critical live issues with agility, creative thinking, research, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

University of Central Florida | Bachelors of Science- Industrial Engineering

August 2011 – December 2015

Minor in Environment and Sustainability

Climatebase Fellowship | Cohort 7

March 2025 – Present

Contributed to 12-week fellowship, increasing climate literacy, leading thought lectures on nature-based climate solutions, and advised as a creative communications specialist in two capstone projects on climate arts and food waste.