Heidi W. Grunkemeyer

Heidi W. Grunkemeyer is the Vice President of University Communications and Marketing at Creighton University. Heidi has over 20 years of experience in the marketing and communications industry, working with both big and small companies.

Heidi started their career at Bozell, an advertising agency, in 1996. There they worked as an account supervisor before moving on to Alegent Health, where they became the Operations Director of Marketing and Communications. In 2004, Heidi joined Catholic Health Initiatives as their Marketing & Communications Director.

In 2013, Heidi left Catholic Health Initiatives to join Swanson Russell as their Vice President/Account Director. There they worked with clients to develop strategic marketing plans and brand development. After four years with Swanson Russell, Heidi returned to Creighton University in 2017 to take on their current role.

Heidi is a strategic and creative thinker who is passionate about their work. Heidi is always looking for new ways to connect with their audience and create meaningful relationships.

Heidi W. Grunkemeyer attended Creighton University and earned a BA in Journalism.

They are on a team with Russ B. Pearlman - Vice President, Information Technology, Robert W. Dunlay - Dean, School of Medicine, and Joshua P. Fershée - Dean, School of Law. Their manager is Daniel S. Hendrickson, President.