Kerri Garcia Hendricks

Kerri Garcia Hendricks is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in public relations and marketing. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at the University of Nevada, Reno since April 2016, Kerri has played a vital role in shaping the institution's communication infrastructure and messaging. Prior to this, Kerri held positions at the Microsoft Americas Operations Center as Community Relations and Communications Manager, where strategic community engagement initiatives were developed. Additionally, Kerri led Kerri Garcia Public Relations, providing consulting services to a diverse clientele, and served in leadership roles at R&R Partners and Rose-Glenn Group, managing public relations teams and projects. Kerri began the career at Harrah's Reno, focusing on strategic communications to enhance brand reputation. Kerri holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Nevada, Reno.