Taryn Fort is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in the non-profit, philanthropic, and corporate sectors. With 20 years of experience, she has developed a reputation for her transparent and equitable style of leadership, grounded in psychological safety and adaptability. Taryn has served on executive, finance, and leadership teams, honing her expertise in audience-first integrated communications, executive and crisis communications, public policy, program development, and board and trustee communications. Taryn has also spearheaded a movement in "equitable and inclusive communications," where she leverages her deep knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusivity practices to improve workplace cultures. As Senior Director of Communications and External Influence at The Colorado Health Foundation, Taryn coordinates and implements comprehensive communication strategies to engage and influence stakeholders effectively. She holds a Professional Certificate in Project Management from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kansas State University.