Lecturer
Communication
A former speech and debate coach, Kelly enjoys helping students pursue their passions for communicating. Kelly is a working journalist and also a PhD researcher at Staffordshire University. Her research focus is on how journalists are targeted during political conflicts. In addition to academia and journalism, Kelly has been engaged with multiple international human rights NGOs and civil society organizations on communications, policy, and strategic planning. Her topical expertise is in journalism; human rights; press freedom and freedom of expression; disinformation/misinformation; political and non-profit communication; and media, culture, and identity.