Kris Cano retired from government service and the City of Scottsdale after 21 years of service, most recently as the WestWorld General Manager and the Forensic Services Director.  Kris spent most of her 29-year career with the Scottsdale Police Department in the field of forensic science, including the administration of a full-service crime laboratory, crime scene response unit, digital forensics unit, criminal history unit, and the property and evidence warehouse.

Kris has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Florida State University and a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of South Florida. Although she has spent her career as a public servant, her passion lies with her volunteerism in the community, supporting organizations that promote excellence in leadership and equality for marginalized communities.  She was recently elected as the Chair of the Board of Directors governing one n ten, a nonprofit organization that supports LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults with social service programs that promote self-expression and leadership development. 

Kris is a proud member of Scottsdale Leadership Class 33; she serves on the Scottsdale Leadership Board of Directors and is the Vice Chair of the Marketing Committee.  After being a member for a few years, Kris joined the Board of the Women’s Collective, a philanthropic organization that elevates and inspires women in leadership roles by providing funding to support mentorship programs and supporting women having a seat at the executive leadership table.  During her tenure at the City of Scottsdale, she volunteered her time with several initiatives that supported diversity and inclusion, such as the Diversity Advisory Committee, the Special Olympics, and the Local Hispanic Government Network. She has served on many other boards and organizations in the forensic science community, including the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors and the Academy Standards Board of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. 

She has been married for four years to her husband, Keith, and has two children.  Ethan is 21, a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics, and is following in Kris’ footsteps working for the City of Scottsdale.  Elli is 18 and a freshman at the University of Arizona, majoring in Computer Science.