Emily Houp

Emily Houp serves as a communications and marketing director at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, where she leads strategic storytelling and brand initiatives that highlight the College’s impact. In her role, she oversees content development, internal comms, digital strategy and integrated marketing efforts, partnering with faculty, staff and stakeholders to elevate programs, research and student success.
Houp brings a background in agency work and corporate communications, including experience with national clients such as the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, Petco and BODYARMOR. She also worked in community corrections technology, supporting communications efforts that highlighted the role of alternative sentencing and electronic monitoring at the intersection of public safety, rehabilitation and education. These experiences shaped her passion for telling stories that educate and elevate the impact of social work and criminal justice professionals.
She is passionate about using strategic communication to tell the stories that drive meaningful, lasting change.