Chris Dudick
M.A.T.
General Manager of Silas
CentralReach
Christopher Dudick, M.A.T. is the General Manager of Silas, where he leads the development of the interactive learning platform that enhances student engagement through animation and avatar-based experiences. An Emmy Award-winning producer and education technology innovator, he is dedicated to advancing social-emotional learning and neurological screening tools.
With a background in media and education, Chris founded Small Factory Productions in 2007, a multimedia studio that has provided STEAM-based enrichment programs to thousands of students. He earned an Emmy for Socially Conscious Cartoons, a series promoting positive social messages for children. A former public-school teacher, he holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Monmouth University.
Chris has been recognized with numerous accolades, including an NSF grant, the Reimagine Education Award, MassChallenge Boston selection, 2022 SBDC Tech Innovator, and 2024 NJ Innovate 100 Leader. He has also shared his insights as a speaker at TEDxNavesink.