Brittany Morris Saunders has been selected to lead an organization advocating for the technology industry in Colorado.

Morris Saunders will serve as the next president and chief executive officer of the Colorado Technology Association.

“I am honored and excited to join the Colorado Technology Association at this critical juncture in the industry’s evolution,” Morris Saunders said. “CTA  has a rich history of championing innovation and fostering a collaborative ecosystem, and I will build upon this legacy.”

Mark Fitzgerald, chairman of the CTA board of directors, said Morris Saunders will strengthen CTA’s role as a catalyst for economic development, tech talent expansion and technological advancements in the region. “Brittany brings a dynamic leadership style and a strategic vision that aligns seamlessly with CTA’s commitment to empowering the technology community.”

Morris Saunders will succeed Frannie Matthews, who announced in July she would step away from the role at the end of the year.

Morris Saunders expects to join CTA on Dec. 11 and begin developing a four-year strategic plan for the organization in partnership with the CTA staff, board of directors and member companies.

Morris Saunders will bring to her new duties more than 20 years of experience representing Colorado businesses and industries.

She most recently served as head of community affairs for Amazon. Before that, she was president of Sewald Hanfling, a Denver-based consulting firm. As senior vice president of the Downtown Denver Partnership, she led economic development, marketing and public policy effort for that organization.

The Colorado Technology Association represents more than 300 companies and a network of 18,000 leaders statewide in promoting a thriving and inclusive tech-based economy. The non-profit organization encourages economic development, industry connections and engagement, and policies that lead to innovation. For more information, visit https://coloradotechnology.org.