Kirsten Richards

Kirsten Richards is an accomplished communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in the higher education sector. Currently serving as the Director of Communications for Duke University-Duke Dining since August 2022, Kirsten has developed marketing plans, coordinated research activities, and managed advertising budgets. Previously held the position of Marketing Manager at Duke University since July 2012, where responsibilities included designing marketing materials and maintaining media relations. Prior experience includes roles as Communications/PR Manager at the William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at The Ohio State University and Marketing Director for Campus Dining Services at The Ohio State University. Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Interpersonal & Organizational Communication from Appalachian State University.