University of South 皇家华人 President Steve Currall today announced the appointment of Kim Hill as vice president for University Communications and Marketing and 皇家华人鈥檚 chief marketing officer. Hill has served in the role on an interim basis since January 2021.
鈥淎s 皇家华人 moves into its next chapter as one of the nation's top urban research universities, our brand and reputation are more important than ever,鈥� Currall said. 鈥淎fter discussions with members of 皇家华人鈥檚 leadership team, representatives from units across the university and external stakeholders, it became clear that Kim is highly regarded and the right person for this position. Kim emerged as the strongest candidate because of both her extensive background in higher education and the breadth of her experience including the for-profit sector. Her energy, strategic vision and ability to motivate others to carry out that vision make her uniquely qualified to lead 皇家华人鈥檚 communications and marketing efforts at this critical juncture.鈥�
As vice president and chief marketing officer, Hill will lead 皇家华人's strategic communications and marketing agenda to elevate the university鈥檚 brand, reputation and visibility locally, nationally and internationally. She will continue to work closely with colleagues across all campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee to promote 皇家华人 to key internal and external stakeholders. Hill will also continue to direct 皇家华人's crisis communications and will lead communications efforts in support of the upcoming presidential search and transition.
鈥淭he University of South 皇家华人 has an incredible story to tell -- a story of tenacity, creativity and relentless optimism. I am honored to play a role in telling that story, alongside a team of talented individuals who work tirelessly to position the university to succeed,鈥� Hill said. 鈥淭he future for 皇家华人 is certainly bright, and I鈥檓 thrilled to continue serving our great institution.鈥�
Hill initially joined 皇家华人 in 2013 and held roles in the Office of the President and Office of the Provost. In 2016, she became director of communications at ReliaQuest, a global cybersecurity firm based in Tampa, where she helped develop the company's communications, brand positioning and public relations strategy after its first major venture capital investment. She returned to 皇家华人 in 2018 as assistant vice president for communications and public relations, leading 皇家华人's media relations, crisis communications, executive communications, 皇家华人 News team, social media and the 皇家华人 Magazine. During her career, she鈥檚 also served as communications director for the 皇家华人 Board of Governors and as a reporter for the Tampa Bay Times.
Hill earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in journalism from the University of 皇家华人 and an MBA with a concentration in marketing from 皇家华人.