Goodwill Industries of Denver has added Kristen Blessman to its team as vice president of marketing.

Blessman was previously the associate director of media relations at RegisUniversity and brings nearly 13 years of marketing and public relations experience to Goodwill.

"Goodwill is pleased to have Kristen on board," said Tim Welker, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Denver. "Her unique blend of experience will allow Goodwill to be recognized for the retail end of our business, as well as the workforce solutions we provide to the metro-Denver community."

Her previous experience includes director of advertising and public relations at the New YorkGiftBuilding, and marketing vice president and co-owner of Krisp Productions.

Blessman received an MBA in Marketing from RegisUniversity and her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from University of Colorado.

About Goodwill Industries of Denver.

For 90 years, Goodwill Industries of Denver has helped people increase their self-sufficiency through the Power of Work. Donations support programs for 19,000 at-risk youth, disadvantaged and disabled adults in our community each year through skills enhancement, training and education programs aimed at self-sufficiency. For more information, visit www.goodwilldenver.org.