Kristina Smith

Kristina Smith is an experienced communication professional currently serving as the Communication Director at Elevate Communication since August 2022, where the focus is on enhancing client brands through strategic marketing communications. Kristina also contributes to the academic field as the UQ PR Course Co-ordinator and Sessional Lecturer at The University of Queensland since July 2017. Previous roles include Director at KDPR, managing strategic campaigns for notable clients, Marketing Manager at the Queensland Writers Centre, Events and Operations Manager at HCC - Healthcare Conferences, and Account Manager at BBS Communications Group. Kristina holds a Master's degree in Writing, Editing, and Publishing from The University of Queensland, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Journalism from Griffith University. Specialties include strategic communications, crisis management, event marketing, and media relations.