Lyn Harris

Education: Girls’ Preparatory School, 1979; Mercer University, B.A., History, 1983; Georgia College, M.A., History, 1989

What’s your current position and what do you do? National Archivist for Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity, Headquarters in Memphis, TN (since 2006)

I maintain the museum at the HQ, present educational talks and webinars, provide historical content for social media, conduct research, and procure items to add to the archival collection.

Professional Accomplishments/Honors Received: 

2020 – Chi Omega President’s Award (Highest award given for service to the fraternity. Only 30 recipients since 1976)

2012 – The Don Harwell Award from Chattanooga CARES

2009 – Kate Hinds Steele Award from Chattanooga Area Chi Omega Alumnae for outstanding service to community

2008-2020 – Top Fundraiser for Chattanooga CARES “Strides of March”

1999 – Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation, Memphis, TN (Special Events income increased 35% in one year.)

Family/ Hobbies & Interests: Live on Missionary Ridge in family home with wire-haired dachshund, Hoover. Travel, college football, food & wine.

Team Information

 Board of Directors