Hi, I’m Kris.
I’ve written for The New York Times, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Oprah Magazine, Entrepreneur, Wired, Metropolis, and many other outlets.
Click around to see a list of my published clips, read about upcoming projects, and find out how to get in touch!
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SMART 2025 Highlights the Potential of Engineered Wood
This summer at Yale, over the course of two days in August, the Center for Materials Innovation (CMI) convened a multidisciplinary conference to explore recent and emerging innovations in engineered wood. The fourth in a series of SMART (Sustainable Materials Research Summit) conferences, this was the first to be hosted at Yale, and the first to focus on engineered wood.
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Kris was the one of the first writers I reached out to when I was building WatercoolerHQ.co, as I found her writing to be fresh and thought-provoking. She adds depth and point of view that's often missing from TV and film coverage, and she doesn't just write for SEO or click bait; she keeps the reader in mind. Kris also has terrific ideas for original series from around the world that others aren't finding or covering, part of our mission, and she turns around assignments quickly and perfectly aligned with our formats.
Melissa Roth
Founder/ CEO, The Watercooler HQ
It's always a pleasure to work with Kris Herndon. Definitely always looking forward to seeing what she comes up with!
Andrew Cho
Sports Marketing Rep, Ralph Lauren
Kris is a pleasure to work with! She's a great listener, very responsive, and always meets her deadlines. Most importantly, her creative copy consistently responds to our project's objectives and target audience.
Dungjai Pungauthaikan
Partner, Once-Future Office
Kris is a gem. Her work is the best kind of writing: it tells the truth while staying considerate of its subject and reader alike.
Joel Johnson
CMO, Pretzel
Working with Kris is always a delight! She is a strong writer and a charming visual artist who is full of creative surprises. She’s also very open-minded about any editing suggestions or customization requests I might have, and she turns in quality work on time every time. She was witty and insightful as a podcast guest, too. I can’t recommend her enough!