Mary Kelli Palka

Mary Kelli Palka has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Mary Kelli is currently the Director of Strategic Communications at the University of North Florida and the Owner of MK Palka Communications. Prior to these roles, they served as the Deputy Regional Editor for North Florida at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK where they oversaw six newsrooms and led teams to produce community journalism and investigative projects. Mary also has an extensive background in journalism, including positions such as Executive Editor and Market Leader, Managing Editor, and Staff Writer at The Florida Times-Union. Mary Kelli has also worked as a Web Communications Coordinator at Shands Jacksonville and a Staff Writer at Naples Daily News and Burlington (N.C.) Times-News. Mary's experience includes producing daily journalism, leading teams, providing training, engaging audiences on social media, and representing companies at community events and in public speaking engagements.

Mary Kelli Palka attended Elon University from 1993 to 1995, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communications.