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Kristopher Ushijima
Kristopher Ushijima is a strategic communicator with an ever-increasing passion for public relations. He is a recent graduate of Loyola University Chicago where he earned a B.A. in Public Relations & Advertising as well as a master’s degree in Global Strategic Communications.
Kristopher understands the responsibility behind delivering a client’s message and getting critical details of their story out to the right audiences. As a communications professional, Kristopher strives to be an analytical team player whom others can comfortably place their trust in.
Previously, Kristopher worked at Si! Communications, a bilingual communications agency working across the Chicagoland area. During his time there, Kristopher supported clients in healthcare, utilities, and nonprofit organizations through written content for national campaigns. Kristopher worked with ComEd to promote the EV Rally summer program at the Museum of Science & Industry, as well as several events for Medline, one of the largest medical supply distributors in the U.S. Across multiple clients, Kristopher’s work supported campaigns aimed at improving educational opportunities for underserved communities.
In his spare time, Kristopher enjoys playing a variety of MMO video games and competing in local trading card game tournaments.
Education: Loyola University Chicago, B.A. Public Relations & Advertising and M.S. Global Strategic Communications
Three favorite hobbies outside of work: Video games, trading cards, and puzzles
Currently listening to: So Much for Stardust by Fall Out Boy
One fact about Kristopher that will surprise you: He once ran a mile in 4 minutes and 57 seconds
Favorite food: Pepperoni pizza
Coffee order: Iced mocha latte