Kathryn Emery

Kathryn Emery

Receptionist

As part time receptionist I provide general office and administrative support to the University Marketing and Communications team.  I also provide accounting support to our creative services department 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.  I earned […]

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 […]

Galen Harrison

Galen Harrison

Director, Administration

As Director of Administration I am responsible for managing IT support along with the Technology Coordinator, building support with the Assistant Director, Administration, and to assist the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration & Strategic Partnership as needed. Some of the work I do involves technical training for staff, improve administrative processes to increase efficiency and […]

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 […]

Jeff Spears

Jeff Spears

Technology and Operations Manager

As part of Washington University Information Technology, I serve as a senior tech support specialist within the office of University Marketing & Communications, Danforth campus, and the Medical Public Affairs office, School of Medicine. In this role, I have the unique opportunity to work closely with creative and administrative staff providing technology solutions at all […]