Eric Eckert

Eric Eckert, M.A. has extensive work experience in strategic communications, outreach, marketing, and PR. Eric currently serves as the Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Outreach at Temple College, where they have successfully launched a visibility campaign, increased enrollment, expanded recruitment efforts, restructured media strategies, and initiated community outreach programs. Prior to this role, Eric worked at Baylor University in various positions including Adjunct Faculty, Assistant Director for Faculty Development, and Media Communications Specialist. At Baylor University, they focused on faculty development, media relations, and marketing communication, working with academic programs and partners to meet their marketing and communication needs. Eric also has experience as a freelance writer, copy editor, and PR consultant, and has taught journalism courses as an adjunct faculty member at Missouri State University. Eric began their career as a reporter and design editor, gaining experience in copy editing, design, and news reporting. Overall, Eric Eckert brings a diverse skill set in strategic communications, outreach, marketing, PR, teaching, and journalism to their work.

Eric Eckert, M.A. has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication/Journalism from Truman State University, which they obtained from 1995 to 1999. Eric then pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in English - Creative Writing from Missouri State University, completing it from 2004 to 2008. Prior to these higher education achievements, Eric attended Oakville Senior High School from 1991 to 1995.