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Chris Labash is an Associate Professor of Communication and Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. He serves as Managing Director of ConsultingLab, a course-lab partnership delivering free consulting services to organizations globally, and is affiliated with the Center for Informed Democracy and Social-cybersecurity (IDeaS). His research focuses on mitigating misinformation through behavioral design, AI-driven communication, and evidence-based strategies. He teaches graduate courses in communications, consulting, and data visualization across CMU’s Pittsburgh and Doha campuses, emphasizing alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Labash’s prior career included roles as Executive Vice President at Ketchum Advertising and Vice President of Global Marketing at Development Dimensions International, alongside extensive consulting and entrepreneurial experience. He advises the Software Engineering Institute and collaborates with venture capital firms on startup initiatives. His current projects explore AI’s role in countering disinformation and designing ethical communication frameworks.
ConsultingLab, under his leadership, has completed 56 client engagements since 2014, delivering $15,000+ in free consulting annually. Notable projects include digital twin city frameworks, disaster response analyses, and educational app development. Labash’s teaching philosophy integrates critical thinking, evidence evaluation, and presentation design to prepare students for real-world problem-solving.
