Karelia Pitts

Karelia Pitts, MMC, serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications for the USM College of Education and Human Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi since March 2016, where responsibilities include leading strategic communication and marketing initiatives. Prior roles include Assistant to the Dean for Marketing/External Relations, managing comprehensive communication efforts, and Manager of Communications at The USM Foundation, where Karelia significantly increased social media engagement. Additional experience encompasses positions as Public Information Officer for Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination, Design Director for the Louisiana International Film Festival, and various internships in marketing and public relations. Karelia holds a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from The University of Southern Mississippi, complemented by specialized training in campaign management from The Leadership Institute.