Kathryn Emery

Kathryn Emery

Finance Manager

As Finance Manager for University Marketing and Communications I maintain the departmental budget and manage all accounting functions.  I also provide accounting support to our creative services and multi-media departments by handling all the billing for their projects.  My role at MarComm allows me to interact with every talented and creative member of our group. […]

Patrick Holt

Patrick Holt

Employee Success Specialist

I am not sure what my job description is, but it might be easier to list the things I don’t do here. As a member of the admin team, my coworkers and i have our hands in a little bit of everything: we handle things like expenses (internal and external), our internal website, branding, printing, […]

Pat Bierman

Pat Bierman

Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor

As the executive assistant to the vice chancellor, I work closely with the vice chancellor and the senior management team. I am responsible for setting up meetings with members of Public Affairs and campus partners. I enjoy arranging events such as monthly staff luncheons, Huddles, holiday parties and welcome/departing gatherings. Those chocolate chip cookies at […]

Julie Hail Flory

Julie Hail Flory

Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications

Julie Hail Flory was appointed vice chancellor for marketing and communications in April 2021. As a member of the chancellor’s executive cabinet, she provides strategic counsel to university leadership and serves as the primary crisis and executive communications strategist. She leads the work of University Marketing & Communications, which defines, elevates and protects WashU’s brand […]

Kurt J. Mueller

Kurt J. Mueller

Assistant Director, Operations and Events

As assistant director of administration and a member of the administration team, I act as liaison to facilities and maintenance, outside vendors, movers, painters, custodial services, card access, and WU Telecom. Besides other various activities, I also lead the holiday giving program, work with building safety issues, and co-direct the Green Offices Program for University […]

Barbara Rea

Barbara Rea

Receptionist

I came to Washington University in 1984 to handle communications and events for the University Libraries, then transferred to Marketing & Communications in 1996 as director of major events & special projects. In this role I was responsible for the university’s signature lecture series, the Assembly Series. I was also privileged to take part in […]