Brittany Saunders

Brittany Morris Saunders is a Colorado native with over 20 years of experience in economic development and public affairs. She was recently appointed as the President and CEO of the Colorado Technology Association, starting December 11, 2023.23 Prior to this role, she served as the Head of Community Affairs for Amazon in the Denver Region from February 2021.14

Throughout her career, Morris Saunders has held several notable positions:

• President of Local Affairs at Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs (2017-2021)1
• Senior Vice President of Economic Development & Public Affairs at Downtown Denver Partnership (2011-2017)1
• Economic Development Director for the City of Commerce City (2008-2011)1
• Senior Vice President at CRL Associates, Inc. (2002-2008)1

She has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Colorado Denver.1

Morris Saunders has received numerous accolades, including:

• DBJ 40 under 40 (2009)
• CREW Denver Women of Influence (2016)
• DBJ Outstanding Women in Business (2020)
• CWCC Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business (2021)
• Girl Scouts of Colorado Women of Distinction (2023)1

In her new role at the Colorado Technology Association, she will focus on driving growth, advancing technology initiatives, fostering diversity, and ensuring Colorado remains at the forefront of the global tech landscape.23