Speaker Profile

About Chris

Chris Zaccaria is a Brooklyn based artist and the founder of Schnerds, a character driven emotional wellness brand he created after leaving a corporate career to pursue more meaningful, mission driven work. Born from a mural titled A Moment of Joy and Happiness, the Schnerdiverse includes characters like Darlene, who is neurodivergent, within a growing world of plush toys, books, and educational resources designed to foster emotional awareness, self regulation, empathy, and belonging. Through Schnerds, Chris is committed to creating neurodivergent friendly experiences that make emotional wellness, meaningful connection, and thoughtful design accessible to everyone. Visit us 24/7 at Schnerds.com.