Chyrise Harris

As Vice President of Communications and External Affairs, Chyrise leads a team of experts in communications, storytelling, and strategic partnerships to engage the community in supporting Gary’s mission for Colorado kids and families. With over 15 years of experience across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, she is passionate about using communications to connect people, shift perspectives, and drive action.

Chyrise began her career at global branding firm Siegel+Gale in New York before returning to Colorado to focus on expanding local opportunity. She led brand development and marketing communications at Denver Public Schools and STRIVE Prep. Her experience also includes managing communications for DaVita’s international kidney care expansion and leading messaging and activism efforts at the national education advocacy organization Brightbeam.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and technical communication from Colorado State University and a Master’s in global marketing communications and advertising from Emerson College in Boston. Deeply committed to her community, Chyrise serves on the boards of the Denver Preschool Program and the George Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund, honoring her late father.

Outside of work, Chyrise has spent the past decade volunteering in the kids ministry at Red Rocks Church—a role that became even more meaningful when she became a first-time aunt in 2023.