The Riverfront Project

As the Director of Communications for MECA, Kristyna Engdahl serves as a spokesperson for the CHI Health Center, TD Ameritrade Park Omaha and The RiverFront project. Engdahl helps to oversee the local announcement of high-profile concerts and sporting events, and acts as a liaison for journalists and media. She also worked to organize the public groundbreaking event at Gene Leahy Mall, marking the official start of The RiverFront redevelopment construction process.

Engdahl joined the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) in 2017 after just under six years as a television news reporter at KETV Newswatch 7. During her time in journalism, Engdahl had the privilege of telling important local stories and lifting the voices of local changemakers. Before that, she was a news anchor and reporter at KNOP-TV in North Platte, Nebraska from 2009 until 2012. After her departure from the newsroom, Engdahl transitioned into the world of public relations where she still enjoys the opportunity to highlight all the exciting things happening in our community.

Since moving to MECA, Engdahl (who is a Nebraska-native) has continued her advocacy for Omaha and enthusiasm for city progress and development. She graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.