Chevonne Harris is an innovative and experienced brand strategist and marketing professional. Her areas of expertise include strategic communications, business development, social and digital media, diversity and inclusion strategy, public relations, event production and partnership management.

Chevonne is the Founder & CEO of ThriveIN, a multi-channeled community equipping Black Gen Z and millennial women with the tools, resources, networks and transformational access needed to “ThriveIN” the workplace and beyond, while also helping companies build truly inclusive workplaces where Black women and women of color are seen, supported and valued.

Created as a direct response to the disproportionate barriers Black women, and other marginalized groups of women, encounter on a daily basis, ThriveIN provides innovative programming, professional development, strategic partnerships, events, self-affirming networks, and exclusive access to jobs and career resources.

With 10+ years of industry experience, Chevonne’s brand credits include Unilever/SheaMoisture, ViacomCBS, Nationwide, FedEx, Toyota, BET, Walmart, Fifth Third Bank, the City of Columbus, State of Ohio and more.

A vested public servant, Chevonne had the distinct honor and privilege to serve in the United States White House Executive Office of the Vice President, Office of Correspondence. She is also a nationally-published journalist whose work has appeared in Teen Vogue, EBONY, Buzzfeed, ESQUIRE, The Root, Huffpost, Jezebel and EBONY.

Chevonne holds a Master of Science degree in Journalism from Northwestern University’s prestigious Medill School of Journalism. She is also certified in Media Management Sequence from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Toledo.

Chevonne serves on the Communication Advisory Board for Franklin University, is a 2022 Columbus CEO “Future 50” and has been featured in Columbus Business First, NBC4i and Columbus CEO.

#FunFact: Chevonne is a lover of all things pop culture and Oprah, and is a lifelong, subscribing member of the #BeyHive. She is also a proud two-time Monopoly winner.