Ms. Harding serves as chief marketing and communications officer at Children’s Hospital Colorado, ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 pediatric hospital in Colorado and the seven-state Rocky Mountain region, where she leads the strategic marketing, communications and brand initiatives across five core disciplines of brand strategy and creative services, digital experience, marketing strategy, public relations and internal communications. During her tenure, she has championed investment in new integrated technologies, implemented advanced analytics and measurement tools with cross-functional dashboards, established digital-first approaches to improve accessibility, and transformed internal communications to foster stronger employee engagement and organizational alignment. Ms. Harding has also prioritized resources to advance organizational growth and elevate priority service lines, introducing clear standards and expectations for marketing partnerships that ensure maximum efficiency. Children’s Hospital Colorado received top 10 rankings from U.S. News & World Report in five specialty areas in 2025-26 and was named the No. 1 Children’s Hospital in the Rocky Mountain region for the third consecutive year. The organization was also recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of “America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals,” for “Company Culture,” and as a “Dream Employer.”
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Becker's Recognition
Kristin Hardinghas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2026 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
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These bold strategic leaders drive the planning and execution of marketing and communications initiatives for their organizations. Chief marketing officers are tasked with positioning their hospitals and health systems as leaders within the market via brand development, data-backed marketing efforts, and customer relationship management.
