Chris Robinson
Director of Marketing & Communications

Joined AYS: 2018

What is your educational background?

I graduated from the IU Kelley School of Business at IUPUI with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in Marketing in 2014.

What professional experience do you have?

I have been with AYS since July of 2018, serving as the Marketing & Communications Manager until July of 2021, when I became the Director of Marketing & Communications. During my time with AYS, I have specialized in developing marketing strategies, plans, and campaigns, website design and management, internal and external communications, and graphic design. Prior to joining AYS, I worked as a Marketing Coordinator for a fundraising brand focused on raising funds for kids, as well as a Project Manager for a non-profit university.

What experience do you have working with children?

During my time at AYS, I’ve had the opportunity to substitute at a variety of AYS sites many times and have engaged with kids and provided them with homework support, social and emotional support, and of course, play time! Being the marketing guy, I also like to visit AYS sites from time to time to interact with kids and take photos, videos, and sometimes even interview them!

What are some fun facts about you, or favorite things you like to do?

I’m a very active person who loves hiking, indoor climbing, biking, basketball, volleyball, obstacle course racing, kayaking, wakeboarding—you name it! I am very interested in traveling the world, and have been to South Korea, Costa Rica, Colombia, the Bahamas, and Mexico, among the majority of the states in the US. I also have a talent for singing and rapping, and even doing a variety of different voices (which are popular with the kids). I’m a huge Green Bay Packers fan, and have been since I was about eight years old. Go Pack Go! 🧀