Amanda Castro-Crist

Amanda Castro-Crist serves as the Associate Director of Executive Communications & Support for the Texas Tech University System since April 2021, previously holding roles including Assistant Director and Senior Administrator in the Office of the Chancellor. Prior experience includes being a Media Relations Specialist at Texas Tech University, along with various roles in journalism, including public safety reporting at the Amarillo Globe-News and editing The Ranger at Amarillo College. Additional experience encompasses internships at Southwest Airlines and in communications at Texas Tech, complemented by educational credentials that include a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication & Innovation and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Texas Tech University, alongside multiple associate degrees and certifications in communication and medical science.