Kelly Kelly

Dr. Kelly Kelly is a Teaching Professor in the School of Communication at Florida State University, part of the College of Communication & Information. Her expertise spans storytelling for social change, media framing in health contexts, and promotional strategies. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Mass Communication from the University of Florida, along with a B.A. in Psychology from Rollins College.

Her research focuses on advancing social change through media and addressing educational challenges in speech therapy. Key studies include interventions for phonological awareness, speech sound disorder management, and clinician well-being during crises like the pandemic. She teaches courses like Advertising Strategy and Ethics, emphasizing practical applications in real-world scenarios.

Her recent work examines de-implementation approaches in therapy, coaching for paraeducators, and diagnostic criteria evolution for language disorders. These efforts aim to improve educational and clinical outcomes through evidence-based practices and interprofessional collaboration.