Tess Kyner

Tess Kyner currently serves as the Director of Communication Programs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the university’s commitment to communication excellence and student success. In this leadership position, Tess oversees a dynamic team of undergraduate and graduate student consultants within the Excel Multiliteracy Center, fostering an environment that promotes the development of essential communication skills across diverse disciplines. Her expertise in public speaking, teaching, and training & development enables her to design innovative programs that enhance students’ interpersonal communication, written communication, and visual design capabilities, preparing them for success in both academic and professional settings.

Tess is deeply passionate about communication education, believing it to be a vital skill set that benefits individuals personally and professionally. Her strategic initiatives focus on integrating communication literacy into the broader curriculum, empowering students to articulate ideas clearly, engage effectively with audiences, and utilize digital tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Word to craft compelling presentations and documents. Through her leadership, she cultivates a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes customer service, interpersonal communication, and team leadership—core skills that translate into real-world competencies.

Key projects under her direction include workshops on public speaking and presentation skills, training sessions on visual communication and digital literacy, and outreach efforts to promote the importance of effective communication across campus. Tess’s dedication to fostering communication proficiency not only supports student development but also elevates the university’s reputation as a hub for comprehensive communication education, making her an invaluable asset to CU Colorado Springs’ academic community.