KRISALYN HENDERSON

Engagement Specialist

I grew up in a small town in Georgia before moving across the country to Phoenix four years ago to attend Grand Canyon University and pursue a dream I had worked toward for most of my life: becoming a Division 1 collegiate swimmer. Swimming has been a huge part of my life, and getting the opportunity to continue the sport in college while earning my degrees has been such a meaningful experience for me.

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I graduated from GCU in 2025 with my bachelor’s degree in Marketing, finishing the program in three years. I decided to stay at GCU for another year to finish my collegiate swimming career and earn my Master’s degree in Leadership, which I will complete in the fall of 2026. Being a student-athlete while balancing school, work, and everything in between has shaped a lot of who I am and has taught me the importance of hard work, leadership, teamwork, and making the most of every opportunity. 

Marketing has always stood out to me because I love being creative and connecting with people. Through my experience with social media, content creation, and planning and promoting events, I’ve learned that I especially enjoy bringing an idea to life and finding new ways to get people excited and involved. 

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Outside of work, you can find me spending time with my friends and family, doing something active, or with a coffee in hand! I love finding new coffee shops and experimenting with new coffee recipes at home!