About Kelly Beard, President, New Growth Media

Kelly has a knack for creating captivating communications, which stems from her background in journalism, public relations and corporate marketing/ communications. She graduated with academic honors from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in multimedia journalism and a minor in political science. Internships at WPTV NewsChannel 5 in West Palm Beach and Platinum Television Group in Deerfield Beach, Fla. heightened her desire to work in the media business. Since then, Kelly’s professional career has spanned the communications industry, including corporate and not-for-profit organizations:

• Community Journalist, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers, Fort Pierce, Fla.
• Account Manager, Regan Communications Group, Jupiter, Fla.
• Publications Editor, Martin Memorial Health Systems, Stuart, Fla.

Kelly’s work has produced national awards, including the 2009 Silver Aster Award and the 2009 APEX Award for Publication Excellence.

Kelly devotes much of her time and energy to local not-for-profit organizations that support the environment, health, literacy and the protection of animals. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, equestrian sports, boating, surfing and practicing yoga.

To learn more, visit NGMedia.biz.