Kris Christian

Kris Christian is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Chicago French Press, a premium flavored coffee brand recognized for its commitment to quality and social impact. A proud Howard University graduate, Kris began her professional journey as a Wall Street analyst before pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams in 2011. She launched a successful digital marketing agency, collaborating with major brands like BMW and Time Magazine, before creating Chicago French Press in 2017. Chicago French Press offers a range of sugar-free, naturally flavored, and freshly roasted coffee blends made with high-quality ingredients like fruits, nuts, and coconut. The brand has grown to include five retail locations in Chicago and earned recognition from Amazon, QVC, Target, and Food Network, which named it the #1 flavored coffee. Beyond coffee, Kris is passionate about making a positive impact. As one of the few Black women coffee roasters in the country, she sources beans from women-owned farms and actively mentors young entrepreneurs in her community. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, serves on nonprofit boards, and enjoys community service. Kris’s future goals include becoming an investor to support minority-owned businesses and developing a franchise model for Chicago French Press. A devoted wife and mother to her 3-year-old son, she balances her thriving business with a fulfilling personal life.