Communications Staff

Ann Aubry
Director of Communications
While overseeing operations of the Communications Office, Ann Aubry manages internal
campus communications and strategic initiatives to broadly promote awareness of the
University. She joined Illinois Wesleyan in 2002 after 10 years as a print journalist.
Contact: (309) 556-3874 — aaubry@iwu.edu

Kristen Buhrmann
Manager of Digital Strategy
Kristen Buhrman is responsible for the University's public-facing online presence,
including the primary website and flagship social media platforms. She joined IWU
in 2019, with previous experience as a marketing specialist at COUNTRY Financial.
Contact: (309) 556-3903 — kbuhrman@iwu.edu

Chris Francis ’13
Magazine Editor & Communications Specialist
Chris Francis edits the Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, distributed three times a year to alumni and friends. He joined the Communications
staff in 2022, with previous experience as an editor at Sourcebooks and as a freelance
editor, writer and designer.
Contact: cfranci1@iwu.edu

Julia Perez
Assistant Director of Communications
Julia Perez manages media relations for Illinois Wesleyan. She joined the university
in 2022 with previous experience as director of communication for District 87 schools
and as an education reporter at The Pantagraph.
Contact: (309) 556-3960 — jperez2@iwu.edu
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