Kelly Nugent

Kelly Nugent is an experienced professional in athletic communications and marketing, currently serving as the Associate Director of Athletic Communications at Pepperdine University since February 2024. Prior to this role, Kelly was a Graphic Designer for The Hidden Opponent from May 2022 to February 2024 and gained valuable experience as a Social Media Intern with the Naismith Awards from October 2022 to April 2023, focusing on content creation and audience engagement. Other notable positions include Marketing Manager at Cold Stone Creamery/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Operations Manager at Creighton Athletics. Kelly has also completed internships in graphic design and advertising. Educationally, Kelly is pursuing a Master of Science in Sport Management at the University of Florida and holds a degree in Journalism and Graphic Design from Creighton University.