Elizabeth Alex is the senior director of public relations and community outreach at Kansas City University (KCU). In her role at KCU, Elizabeth helps tell the story of the University, its programs, students, faculty and research on the KCU campuses in Kansas City and in Joplin. Additionally, Elizabeth serves as co-chair of the KCU Community Outreach Task Force.

Prior to her work in public relations and community outreach, Elizabeth enjoyed a long career in television news. She was an anchor and reporter at KSHB-TV in Kansas City, earning many journalism awards for health and investigative reporting that included five Regional Emmys.

Elizabeth  graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.