Lyn Harris ’79

After graduating from GPS in 1979, Lyn Harris attended Mercer University, where she was elected vice president of the sophomore and senior classes and president of the junior class and of her sorority, Chi Omega. She then earned her master’s degree in history from Georgia College & State University. After teaching high school history for several years, Lyn returned to her Chi Omega roots, working in the headquarters as the Director of Chapter Services from 1989 to 1997 and becoming the organization’s national archivist in 2006. In 2020, she received the organization’s highest award, the President’s Award, which recognizes extraordinary alumnae service to the fraternity. While Lyn still serves in a volunteer capacity for Chi Omega today, her career took her to the Arthritis Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, and later Chattanooga, where she served as executive director and increased special event fundraising by 30% in just two years. Over the years, Lyn has been heavily involved with Cempa Community Care (formerly Chattanooga CARES), where she has been the top fundraiser for the past 15 years. Her dedication has earned her several awards including the Chairman’s Award from Cempa Community Care and the Don Harwell Award from Chattanooga CARES. In her free time, Lyn enjoys Enjoys travel, antiques, and cheering on the Lady Vols basketball team. She lives in her family home on Missionary Ridge with her miniature wire-haired dachshund, Hoover (named for the vacuum cleaner, not the President!).