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Kim S. Marks Malone is an Associate Professor of Practice and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Memphis, where she advises the student-run strategic communication firm Meeman 901 Strategies. Drawing from 28+ years as a Navy Public Affairs officer, she integrates military leadership experience with academic instruction in public relations and journalism.
Education
- M.A. in Mass Communication and Media Studies, San Diego State University
- B.A. in Communications, Roger Williams University
Her professional expertise centers on practical applications of Public Relations and Strategic Communication, with deep specialization in Crisis Communication, Organizational Communication, and Media Relations. She leverages real-world experience to teach social media management and issues management for small businesses and non-profits, emphasizing community engagement in Memphis.
Honors and Awards
- Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
- Fellow of the Public Relations Society of America (Fellow PRSA)
As academic adviser for Meeman 901 Strategies, she mentors students in hands-on client projects while maintaining a parallel career as a part-time PR consultant. Her community-focused approach bridges classroom learning with Memphis-based organizational communication needs, though specific research grants are not documented in available materials.
She directs Meeman 901 Strategies as an experiential learning hub and extends her leadership through board service with the Memphis PRSA chapter and the Midtown Taekwondo Scholarship Fund, demonstrating commitment to both professional development and youth empowerment in her adopted city.
