LITTLE ROCK, AR – Wildwood Park for the Arts is excited to announce the hiring of Christina Muñoz as its new Director of Communications (DoC). The DoC is responsible for implementing the communications strategy and managing the long-term reputation for Wildwood Park for the Arts.

Muñoz is the co-owner and co-founder of Muñoz Pugh, a strategic marketing and communications firm which she opened in June 2018 with her business partner, Michelle Pugh. Before starting her own company, she was the Associate Vice President of Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing for the University of Central Arkansas and prior to joining UCA, Muñoz spent 11 years at KATV Channel 7. She started as a reporter in 2003 and in less than two years, she was promoted to evening anchor. Muñoz and Scott Inman anchored the state’s most-watched newscasts for nine years and she was recognized as Arkansas’ most popular news anchor. Muñoz also has a background in professional theatre and dance and has choreographed numerous musical theatre productions including “Peter Pan” at Wildwood and is currently doing choreography for “High School Musical: On Stage!”

“Christina brings a wealth of experience and talent that will help strengthen our role as a community arts leader in central Arkansas,” said Jerry Wild, Chairman of the Board at Wildwood Park for the Arts. “Her unique blend of expertise in public relations, marketing, and the performing arts makes her an ideal choice for the role.”

The DoC is the strategic leader responsible for overseeing and directing Wildwood’s internal and external communications efforts. The role also serves as an ambassador for Wildwood, shaping its public image, reputation, and brand messaging. The DoC collaborates with the Board of Directors in developing and executing communication strategies that align with Wildwood’s goals, values, and vision, and is responsible for ensuring consistent and effective communication across all channels and stakeholders. The DoC reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Director of Development as well as with all members of Wildwood Park’s marketing and communication team.

Muñoz was classically trained in ballet and other genres by Dorota Kubiak Dannenbring, a professional ballerina from Warsaw, Poland. She also received extensive dance training from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and performed professionally in the Minneapolis area for three years, including

302 performances of “Can Can!” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. When Muñoz was 16, she was hired by the University of South Dakota in Vermillion to choreograph shows such as “Carnival!” and “Zorro: The Musical,” and was hired by Gateway 2000 (now Gateway) to create a dance team with customer service and sales account representatives. The dance troupe traveled and performed at various events throughout the Midwest. Muñoz has choreographed dozens of community theatre productions, show choir, and thespian festival routines. She also teaches several dance classes each week at Red Curtain Theatre in Conway where she serves as director and/or choreographer for several shows each year. She is also the Drama Director at Conway Christian School.

Muñoz came to Little Rock from Duluth, Minnesota, where she was a reporter for KDLH, the former CBS affiliate. Prior to that she worked behind the scenes at WCCO in Minneapolis. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Spanish from the University of Minnesota. Christina was born and raised in Yankton, South Dakota, her dad’s hometown, and her mom was born and raised in La Serena, Chile. Muñoz is also a published author. She and former KATV News Director, Randy Dixon, created a book in memory of Anne Pressly, a KATV anchor/reporter who was murdered in her home. The proceeds go to a scholarship in Anne’s name. She also serves as on-camera and voiceover talent for commercials throughout the state, nation and Canada and she’s a featured speaker and host/emcee of a variety of events of all sizes. Muñoz also hosts an online Bible study called EveryWord365 which has had thousands of participants throughout the years.

Wildwood Park for the Arts is home to Little Rock’s unique botanical gardens and the Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre. Located in west Little Rock’s Chenal Valley, Wildwood’s 105-acre park, gardens and 625-seat theatre complex make Wildwood one of Arkansas’ most valuable natural and cultural resources. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers professional-level arts programming and educational projects. The growth and maintenance of Wildwood’s gardens are made possible by the contribution of funds, time and energy of generous donors and volunteers throughout our community.