
Kate Stuard
Communications Director
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Communications Director
I oversee our communications strategy and handle media relations.
In my role, every day is different! A job in communications is great for someone who likes to pursue a new challenge each day. Some days I spend writing (talking points, press releases, etc.) and others I spend sharing communications thoughts and strategies with other members of the office and / or community partners. I also work a LOT with members of the media, so it's important for me to keep up with current events and industry trends.
Here's the first step for everyone
The very first step would be to talk to someone in that career. Reach out and ask someone to grab coffee or lunch just to chat! You'd be surprised by the amount of people who say yes. Use that opportunity to ask questions about the job / field and start to get a better understanding of how they got to where they are today.
"There aren't any jobs out there for English majors."