OUR [HER]STORY

Kristen T. Smith, M.S. is a communications professional with experience in public relations, marketing and social strategy across the sports industry. She realized her passion early in her career as an undergraduate student at the University of Kentucky where she had the opportunity to serve as an Athletics Communications & PR Intern, working primarily with the football team.

 

Since then, she has had the privilege of working with the communications department of three major Division I colleges, the Gasparilla Bowl and NBC Sports. She has also helped multiple small businesses and individuals achieve their integrated communications goals. Each of her unique experiences has contributed to her development as a professional.

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Not only does Kristen love sport, but she loves people - especially those of similar backgrounds as hers. Often an overlooked and marginalized group, Kristen decided to develop KTS Communications in an effort to amplify the voices of Black people in business. The combination of her education, skillset and passion are all factors that contribute to her success, which ultimately translates to that of her clients. 

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Kristen received a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Strategic Communication from the University of Kentucky and earned a master’s degree in Sport Management from Florida State University.