Christopher Scott, Executive Director

Christopher Scott is the founder and Executive Director of SUN Scholars Inc., a nationally recognized agency he founded to support the educational and career success of foster and adopted youth. Drawing from his personal experience in the Connecticut foster care system, Scott has led SUN to achieve a graduation rate 10 times the national average for this demographic. 

In addition to direct service, Scott has influenced state and federal child welfare policy. Scott was appointed by Connecticut Governor Lamont to serve on the Department of Children and Families State Advisory Council, served on CT’s Family First Prevention Services Implementation Committee, consulted on the Casey Foundation’s Ending the Need for Group Home Placement Policy Report, and serves on the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s Advisory Board.

Scott is currently pursuing an EdD at the University of Hartford, and holds master's degrees from Harvard University’s Extension School (Government) and the University of Hartford (MBA), alongside a B.A. from Central Connecticut State University. His impactful work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of CT Magazine's "40 Under 40" in 2022 and receiving the Angels in Adoption award from Congressman John Larson in 2025.