Kelli Childre

Kelli has been part of Lubbock Christian University’s University Relations team since 2005, bringing more than 30 years of experience in public relations, marketing communications, and event planning. After serving nine years as Director of Public Relations, she transitioned to working remotely from Austin when her husband relocated there for work. She continues to focus on strategic communications, publications, events, and special projects for University Relations and is regularly on campus for meetings, events, and major university initiatives.

Throughout her career, Kelli has led high-profile university events, including LCU's 50th and 60th Anniversary Celebrations, the inaugurations of LCU's sixth and seventh presidents, and benefit dinners featuring nationally recognized leaders and speakers such as President George W. Bush, General Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Bob Goff, Jen Hatmaker, the Duck Dynasty family, Dallas Jenkins, and John Delony. She has also overseen major publication projects, including LCU's 50th and 60th anniversary history books, and other initiatives that preserve and share the university's story.

A Texas Tech University graduate with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Kelli began her career with the Texas Department of Agriculture and held marketing and public relations roles with Metromedia Restaurant Corporation and Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy in the DFW metroplex. She specializes in project management, media and external relations, storytelling, and creating meaningful experiences through events and communications.

Kelli has been recognized for her professional and community contributions, including being named a Lubbock “Top 20 Under 40.” She has previously served in leadership roles with the Junior League of Lubbock, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, and Texas Tech University’s College of Human Sciences. In Austin, she is active at Westover Hills Church of Christ.