Carey Kirkpatrick

Carey launched CKP in 2014 after recognizing a growing need for agencies offering integrated public relations services. The Houston Business Journal recognized her as a 40 Under 40 honoree in 2017. BizWomen.com named her a “BizWomen Headliner in the Marketing & Communications Field” in 2018.

She’s a featured speaker and writer on remote work, diversity and inclusion, team building, and communications trends. She’s spoken for organizations including the American Marketing Association and the National Diversity Council.

Her board service includes the Executive Committees of the Houston Symphony Board of Trustees and the Hermann Park Conservancy Board of Directors. She’s also a member of the Eastman School of Music’s National Council.

Her career began in 1999 with a Catherine Filene Shouse fellowship at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2001, she became public relations manager for the New World Symphony in Florida. She moved to Houston in 2005 as marketing manager for the Houston Symphony. She then joined CultureMap.com as director of marketing in 2009. She transitioned to agency work in 2013.

Carey holds a Bachelor of Music in French Horn performance and an arts administration certificate from Eastman School of Music (2000). She also holds a Master of Music from the University of Texas at Austin (2004). She also completed additional graduate coursework, earning Doctor of Musical Arts ABD status.