Kris Galicia Brown

Associate, KGB Ventures

Kris has a multitude of experience in the public affairs, branding, advertising and food industries. Her strengths lie within strategic outreach, branding & positioning and problem-solving, especially when it comes to areas of influence. She is also highly skilled in analytics and crisis-communication.
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With a very dynamic skill set, Kris is able to strategize and conceptualize effectively and efficiently in assessing client needs from a creative and analytical perspective. She is an accomplished copywriter, art director, a social media influencer, content creator, and published author. She has worked professionally with large brands, local governments, non-profits, restaurants, sporting-events, start-ups and local small businesses.
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Kris first entered the Public Affairs arena working for what is now Murphy Nelson Marketing (formerly Bob Nelson Associates) and Bartell & Associates. In this role, she lead the creative output of the successful City of San Diego Measures A, B and C campaigns; California Teacher’s Association’s yearly Back to School campaigns as well as various projects for San Diego Municipal Employee’s Association (SDMEA) and California American Water, to highlight a few.

Kris has a deep love for connecting people with opportunity and a passion for helping her underserved community. She serves as a Governing Board Member at Southwestern Community College District, appointed in 2023 and elected in 2024. Kris also serves on the Board of Advisors for the Border View Family YMCA and previously on the San Diego County YMCA Corporate Board.

By way of her US Navy family, Kris arrived in San Diego at nine years-old and has never once considered leaving. Kris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising. She loves to read, cook, hike and explore “hidden” San Diego. Kris resides near Imperial Beach with her husband and two daughters.