Christine Metz Howard


Christine Metz
  • Director of Strategic Communications
She/her/hers

Contact Info

Phone:
Strong Hall, Room 300
Lawrence

Biography

With more than 20 years of communication experience, Christine Metz Howard currently serves as director of strategic communications at KU International Affairs. In this role, Christine manages KUIA's external and internal communications, including the website, social media accounts, newsletters, and annual reports. 

Beginning her career as a journalist, Christine wrote for community newspapers in Colorado and Oregon before moving to Kansas to work for the Lawrence Journal-World in 2007. In 2014, she moved to the field of higher education and has previously served in communication roles for the KU School of Music and KU News Service. 

A Pennsylvania native, Christine loves working in a vibrant college community and connecting with people from around the world. In her downtime, Christine enjoys hiking, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Education

M.S. in Digital Content Strategy, University of Kansas
B.A. in Journalism and Economics, Lehigh University