Kerrie Kirtland

Kerrie Kirtland has extensive experience in branding, design, and strategic communications. Kerrie is currently working as the Senior Director of Creative and Brand Management at Columbia College Chicago, a position they have held since October 2022. Prior to this role, they were the Senior Director of Design and Brand Management at the same institution from May 2018 to January 2023.

Before joining Columbia College Chicago, Kerrie worked as a Freelance Designer and Marketing Consultant under their own business, Kerrie Kirtland – Branding / Design / Strategy, starting in March 2006.

Kerrie also has experience working in the education sector, having served as the Associate Director of Design & Identity at the University of Chicago from September 2015 to May 2018. Prior to this, they were a Senior Designer at the University of Chicago from March 2010 to May 2013.

Kerrie's career began as a Graphic Designer at Florida International University from August 2001 to April 2006. Kerrie then worked as a Graphic Designer at Investigative Reporters and Editors from March 1999 to May 2001.

Overall, Kerrie Kirtland has a strong background in branding, design, and marketing, with experience in both freelance work and within the education sector.

Kerrie Kirtland completed their Bachelor of Journalism degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1996 to 2000. Later, from 2004 to 2006, they pursued a Master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communication at Florida International University.