Christopher Gavigan

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Christopher Gavigan
Born (1974-04-19) April 19, 1974 (age 50)
United States
Alma mater University of California, Santa Barbara
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, author
Spouse
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(m. 2004)​
Children4

Christopher Gavigan (born April 19, 1974) is an American entrepreneur, author, and one of the co-founders of The Honest Company. [1] He is also the founder and CEO of Prima, a wellness company. [2]

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Early life and education

He was born and raised in New York and Connecticut. [3] [4] He received degrees in environmental science and geography from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has graduate training in child psychology and education. [5] Gavigan is also an ecology and science teacher in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. [6]

Career

Healthy Child Healthy World

Before launching his business ventures, Gavigan served as the CEO of Healthy Child Healthy World. [7] The organization focuses on protecting children from environmental toxins through advocacy, legislative efforts, and public education. His work included lobbying for chemical safety standards and promoting safer consumer products. [8]

He authored the book Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home in 2008. The book featured contributions from Michelle Obama, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and Sheryl Crow. [9]

The Honest Company

In January 2012, Gavigan along with his business partners Jessica Alba and Brian Lee co-founded The Honest Company. [1]

Gavigan has served as the CEO of Healthy Child Healthy World, an ecological activist organization, [3] and also was the founded Pinnacle Expeditions, a California-based adventure travel company catering to teens. [10]

Prima

In 2018, Gavigan launched Prima, a wellness brand centered on hemp-based CBD products. [11]

Views and opinions

Gavigan has emphasized the importance of protecting children and families from exposure to harmful chemicals. [12] He has advocated for stricter chemical regulations and increased consumer awareness about environmental toxins. [13]

Gavigan has criticized the outdated nature of chemical and product safety regulations, particularly in the United States. [14] He argues that “the system is broken, leaving consumers vulnerable to harmful substances.” [15]

Bibliography

Personal life

Gavigan married Jessica Capshaw in 2004. They have four children together. [17] [18]

Awards and recognition

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