Emily Kindred

As a PR/HR Specialist for USP, Emily assists with the department's administrative functions related to human resources, communications, and event management. Duties include overseeing the coordination and execution of events such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, and symposia; responding to inquiries from the media and/or public about engagement opportunities; managing the department's website and related social media content; serving as the primary HR contact for career staff, undergraduate student researchers, and postdoctoral scholars; and developing job descriptions and facilitating the recruitment and onboarding process for positions under her purview. 

Emily came to the USP department in September 2023 shortly after obtaining her M.A. in Communication Studies from SDSU, where she served as a TA for one year. She has also held a variety of positions in corporate HR, government, politics, and tech. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Emily spent the early years of her career working as a legislative assistant at the state capitol in Lansing, MI.  

Emily moved to San Diego in 2021 for graduate school and doesn't see herself leaving any time soon! She loves the beach and tries to spend time by the water as much as she can. If she's not outside, she's probably at a pilates class, attempting to cook a new recipe, reading books about mental health and personal growth, or spending time with her cat, Milo - and friends and family, of course!