Maurice L. Harris, Ph.D.
About Maurice L. Harris, Ph.D.
Maurice L. Harris, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications at the Schwarzman Center at Yale University. He has extensive experience in communications and marketing across various organizations, including FirstGroup America and Fifth Third Bank.
Current Role at Yale University
Maurice L. Harris, Ph.D. serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications at the Schwarzman Center at Yale University. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the strategic marketing and communication efforts of the center. His role involves overseeing communication initiatives that promote the center's mission and engage with the university community.
Previous Experience in Corporate Communications
Prior to his current role, Harris worked at FirstGroup America as the Director of Corporate Communications from 2013 to 2014. He also held the position of Director of Internal Communications at FirstGroup America from 2009 to 2013. His experience in corporate communications includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, where he served as Assistant Vice President in the COO Division Marketing & Communications and as Officer & Communications Specialist.
Educational Background and Degrees
Harris has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management from Northwood University from 2002 to 2004. He later obtained a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Mount St. Joseph University between 2010 and 2012. Harris also achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Ethical & Creative Leadership with a specialization in Martin Luther King Studies from Union Institute & University from 2016 to 2019.
Founding Experience and Creative Direction
Harris founded Ionne Creative, where he served as the Creative Director from 2015 to 2020. This role allowed him to combine his marketing expertise with creative leadership, operating in both Cincinnati, Ohio, and Brattleboro, Vermont. His work at Ionne Creative focused on innovative marketing strategies and communication solutions.
Diverse Professional Roles
Throughout his career, Harris has held various roles that highlight his versatility in communications. He worked as a Public Relations Coordinator at Fifth Third Bank from 2002 to 2005 and served as the Diocesan Communications Minister for The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, he has been involved in artistic endeavors as an artist with Midnight Oil Collective since 2021.