Renee Walker

Renee Walker has a diverse work experience in public relations and communications. Renee started their career as a Reporter for Hickory Daily Record in 1987 and then worked as a Public Relations Coordinator at The Edge in 1989. From 1990 to 1997, they were a Public Relations Coordinator and Account Executive at Bradford Communications, where they handled various clients in different industries. In 1997, Renee joined Frye Regional Medical Center as the Director of Public Relations, responsible for strategic planning and oversight of public relations, advertising, and marketing activities. Renee also served as the primary spokesperson for media inquiries and assisted with community relations. In 1998, Renee became the Director of Public Relations at Blue Ridge Energy.

Renee Walker obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Broadcasting from Appalachian State University, where they studied from 1984 to 1987. Later, in 2006 to 2007, they participated in the NRECA Management Internship Program (MIP) offered by the School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in collaboration with The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.