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Kimberly H. Keller

Senior Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Mayborn School of Journalism

(940) 369-5329

Email: Kimberly.Keller@unt.edu

Education

  • MA, University of Memphis, 1997
    Major: Journalism
    Specialization: Public Relations
    Dissertation: An Analysis of Communication Media Used by Nonprofit Organizations and Users of their Services
  • BA, Memphis State University, 1991
    Major: Journalism
    Specialization: News Editorial

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Adjunct faculty member, Texas Christian University. Texas Christian University. (2016 - 2018).
  • Adjunct faculty member, University of Memphis. University of Memphis. (1997 - 2015).
  • Adjunct faculty member, Wayne Community College. Wayne Community College. (2007 - 2007).

    • Government

  • Writer and editor, Department of Veterans of Affairs. Department of Veterans of Affairs. (1991 - 1994).

    • Professional

  • PR consultant, Kim Keller Public Relations. Kim Keller Public Relations. (1999 - 2018).
  • Senior public relations specialist, FedEx Services. FedEx Services. (1997 - 2006).
  • Director of public relations and development, Shelby Residential and Vocational Services. Shelby Residential and Vocational Services. (1994 - 1997).

Licensures and Certifications

  • APR, Public Relations Society of America. (2000 - Present).
  • Community Relations, Boston College Center for Corporate Community Relations. (1999 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of Hispanic Journalists. (October 2020 - Present).
  • Public Relations Society of America. (December 1, 2018 - Present).
  • Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. (September 2020 - September 2021).

Development Activities

  • Seminar, AI Fundamentals Part 2: How you can use AI, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (June 14, 2024).
  • Seminar, AI Fundamentals Part 1: Demystifying AI, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (June 13, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, Southern States Communication Association Annual Convention, Southern States Communication Association. Frisco,Texas,United States of America. (April 5, 2024 - April 6, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, Fifth Annual Hispanic Media Conference, University of Texas - Arlington. Arlington,Texas,United States of America. (September 16, 2023 - September 16, 2023).
  • Workshop, Interrupting Bias and Microaggressions, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (May 17, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, PRSA International ICON Conference, Public Relations Society of America. Grapevine ,Texas,United States of America. (November 13, 2022 - November 15, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, PRSA Educators Academy Summit, Public Relations Society of America. Grapevine,Texas,United States of America. (November 12, 2022 - November 12, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, Hispanic Media Conference, DFW Hispanic Communicators. Arlington,Texas,United States of America. (September 17, 2022).
  • Seminar, Emergency Readiness Training, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022).
  • Seminar, Fundamentals of Social Media, Muck Rack Academy. United States of America. (June 27, 2022 - June 27, 2022).
  • Seminar, Fundamentals of Media Relations, Muck Rack Academy. United States of America. (June 8, 2022 - June 8, 2022).
  • Other (Bridge Training), Clery Act- Campus Security Authority(CSA) Training and Reporting, UNT. United States of America. (February 24, 2022 - February 24, 2022).
  • Seminar, Experiential Learning at the Crossroads: Discussing Critical Internship Issues,, 2022 AEJMC PRD Virtual Conference. United States of America. (February 24, 2022 - February 24, 2022).
  • Seminar, TikTok for Professors, 2022 AEJMC PRD Virtual Conference. United States of America. (February 24, 2022 - February 24, 2022).
  • Seminar (Training), d/Deaf Connect Faculty Training, UNT Office of Disability Access. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (January 6, 2022 - January 6, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, Virtual Teachapalooza 2021, Poynter Institute. St Petersburg,Florida,United States of America. (June 4, 2021 - June 5, 2021).
  • Other (UNT Bridge Training), Ethics and Standards of Conduct, UNT Bridge. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 31, 2021 - March 31, 2021).
  • Other (UNT Bridge Training), UNT Policies & Title IX: Preventing Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct & Retaliation, UNT Bridge. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 31, 2021 - March 31, 2021).
  • Other (UNT Bridge Training), UNT Policies & Title IX: Preventing Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct & Retaliation, UNT Bridge. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 31, 2021 - March 31, 2021).
  • Other (UNT Bridge Training), Anti Bias and Cultural Awareness, UNT Bridge. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 25, 2021 - March 17, 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, Latinos, Media and Markets During the COVID-19 Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities, Association for Latino Media, Markets & Communication Research. Tallahassee,Florida,United States of America. (February 26, 2021 - February 26, 2021).
  • Other (Panel discussions), National Association of Hispanic Journalists Advisers Meeting, National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Washington,DC,United States of America. (February 12, 2021 - February 12, 2021).
  • Other (UNT Bridge Training), COVID-19 Safety Training Part 2, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 2020 - November 2020).
  • Other (UNT Bridge Training), Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 4, 2020 - November 4, 2020).
  • Other (UNT Bridge Training), Diversity and Inclusion for for Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program Fall 2020, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 28, 2020 - October 29, 2020).
  • Other (UNT Bridge Training), Accommodating Disabilities, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 28, 2020 - October 28, 2020).
  • Workshop, Diversity and Equity in the Curriculum with Dr. Earnest Perry, Mayborn School of Journalism. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (August 2020 - August 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, 2nd Annual Hispanic Media Conference, Hispanic Media Initiative, UT-Arlington and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Dallas,Texas,United States of America. (August 15, 2020 - August 15, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, REMOTE: The Connected Faculty Summit, Pearson and Arizona State University. Online,United States of America. (July 13, 2020 - July 14, 2020).
  • Other (UNT Bridge Training), COVID-19 Safety Training Part 1, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (July 11, 2020 - July 11, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Black Lives Matter Town Hall, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (June 8, 2020 - June 8, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Inclusivity, Collaboration and Respect Webinar, UNT - Alliance Work Partners. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (June 4, 2020 - June 4, 2020).
  • Seminar, Fall 2020 Remote Delivery Course, University of North Texas Office of Faculty Success. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (May 2020 - May 2020).
  • Seminar, CLEAR's Teaching Tips, Tricks and Techniques Series - Teaching Excellence Online, CLEAR. United States of America. (November 21, 2019).
  • Other (Lunch and learn seminar), PRSA November Meeting, Public Relations Society of America Fort Worth Chapter. Fort Worth,Texas,United States of America. (November 13, 2019).
  • Other, Non Tenure Track Faculty Mentoring Network Luncheon, UNT Non Tenure Track Faculty Mentoring Network. United States of America. (October 9, 2019).
  • Workshop, Photo and Video Skills, Mayborn School of Journalism. United States of America. (September 21, 2019).
  • Self-Study Program, AP Style, grammar, spelling and punctuation, None. United States of America. (June 1, 2019 - August 16, 2019).
  • Tutorial, Panopto, CLEAR. United States of America. (June 12, 2019 - August 15, 2019).
  • Other (Lunch and learn seminar), PRSA September Meeting, Pubic Relations Society of America Fort Worth. Fort Worth,Texas,United States of America. (August 14, 2019).
  • Tutorial, Course in a Box training, CLEAR. United States of America. (July 24, 2019).
  • Other, Master Class: Teaching Advice for Journalism and Mass Communication Instructors, AEJMC Elected Standing Committee on teaching. United States of America. (January 26, 2019 - May 10, 2019).
  • Other (Webinar), Preventing discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and retaliation, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ADVG 1000 - Principles of Advertising and Brand Strategy, 1 course.
  • JOUR 2000 - Principles of Advertising and Public Relations, 2 courses.
  • JOUR 2310 - Introduction to Media Writing, 4 courses.
  • JOUR 2400 - Fundamentals of Public Relations Practices, 3 courses.
  • JOUR 3400 - Fundamentals of Public Relations Practices, 9 courses.
  • JOUR 3410 - Public Relations for Non Profits, 1 course.
  • JOUR 3420 - Public Relations Writing, 23 courses.
  • JOUR 4210 - Topics in Journalism and Mass Media, 1 course.
  • JOUR 4440 - Public Relations Case Studies, 6 courses.
  • JOUR 4470 - Ethics, Law and Diversity in Advertising and Public Relations, 2 courses.
  • JOUR 4480 - Public Relations Campaigns, 8 courses.
  • JOUR 4800 - Professional Internship, 13 courses.
  • JOUR 5100 - Case Problems in Public Relations, 6 courses.
  • JOUR 5180 - Advanced Public Relations Campaigns, 8 courses.
  • JOUR 5900 - Advanced Problems in Journalism, 1 course.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Texas Christian University, STCO 23123 Public Relations Strategies, Spring 2018.
  • Texas Christian University, STCO 31423 Strategic Writing, Spring 2018.
  • Texas Christian University, STCO 23123 Public Relations Strategies, Fall 2017.
  • Texas Christian University, STCO 31423 Strategic Writing, Fall 2017.
  • Texas Christian University, 2017.
  • Texas Christian University, STCO 31423 Strategic Writing, Spring 2017.
  • Texas Christian University, STCO 23123 Public Relations Strategies, Fall 2016.
  • Texas Christian University, 2016.
  • University of Memphis, JOUR 3421 Public Relations Writing, Fall 2015.
  • Tennessee Regents Online Degree Program, 2015.
  • University of Memphis, JOUR 2121 Media Writing, Spring 2015.
  • University of Memphis, JOUR 3421 Strategic Writing, Fall 2014.
  • University of Memphis, JOUR 3421 Strategic Writing, Fall 2013.
  • University of Memphis, Public Relations Campaigns, Spring 2013.
  • University of Memphis, JOUR 3421 Public Relations Writing, Fall 2012.
  • University of Memphis, JOUR 3421 Public Relations Writing, Spring 2011.
  • University of Memphis, JOUR 3421 Public Relations Writing, Spring 2011.
  • Wayne Community College, Introduction to Journalism, Fall 2007.
  • Wayne Community College, 2007.
  • University of Memphis, JOUR 3421 Public Relations Writing, Fall 2001.
  • University of Memphis, JOUR 3400 Introduction to Public Relations, Fall 1997.
  • University of Memphis, 1997.
  • University of Memphis, 1997.
  • Tennessee Regents Online Degree Program, 1997.

Directed Student Learning

  • Internship Advisor, Mayborn School of Journalism. (January 2024 - May 2024).
  • Other (Mentor for the Arthur Page Society Case Study Competition), "Balenciaga: Haute Couture or Haute Mess," Mayborn School of Journalism. (December 18, 2023 - January 12, 2024).
  • Other (Mentor for the Arthur Page Society Case Study Competition), "Budweiser's Crisis Communication Response to the 2022 FIFA World Cup," Mayborn School of Journalism. (December 18, 2023 - January 12, 2024).
  • Internship Advisor, Mayborn School of Journalism. (August 2023 - December 2023).
  • Internship Advisor, Mayborn School of Journalism. (January 2023 - May 2023).
  • Internship Advisor, Mayborn School of Journalism. (August 2022 - December 2022).
  • Internship Advisor, Mayborn School of Journalism. (January 2022 - May 2022).
  • Internship Advisor, Mayborn School of Journalism. (August 2021 - December 2021).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study (JOUR 5900 Advanced Problems), "Public Relations Plan and Campaign for Camp WOW," Mayborn School of Journalism. (January 11, 2021 - April 27, 2021).
  • Internship Advisor, "Professional Internship," Mayborn School of Journalism. (January 11, 2021 - April 23, 2021).
  • Internship Advisor, Mayborn School of Journalism. (August 2020 - December 2020).
  • Internship Advisor, Mayborn School of Journalism. (January 2020 - May 2020).
  • Internship Advisor, Mayborn School of Journalism. (September 26, 2019 - December 13, 2019).
  • Internship Advisor, Mayborn School of Journalism. (January 21, 2019 - May 10, 2019).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "How Should Organizations Ethically React to Social Media Outrage?," Mayborn School of Journalism. (February 6, 2019 - April 21, 2019).

Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for Graduation Procession Flag Bearer, Mayborn School of Journalism. (May 2024).
  • Nominated for Honors Day - Faculty Recognition, University of North Texas Honors Day Ceremony. (April 26, 2019).
  • Community Voices Columnist of the Year, The Dallas Morning News. (2015).
  • Guest Columnist, Fox News Latino. (2013).
  • Presidents Award for Marketing Excellence, Boy Scouts of America. (2008).
  • Vox Awards, Public Relations Society of America - Memphis Chapter. (2005).
  • Speakers Bureau, United Way of the Mid-South. (1994).
  • Media Award, Tennessee Disabilities Coalition. (1996).

Research

Presentations Given

    Other

  • Keller, K.H. (Presenter), Various, Social Media 101 for Parents, Parenting groups, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2014 - 2017).
  • Keller, K.H. (Presenter), Writing for the Web, Writing for the Web, Durham Technical Community College, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America. (2008 - 2009).
  • Keller, K.H. (Presenter), Crisis Communication and Planning, When it hits the fan: What you need to know about crisis planning and communication, North Carolina Small Business Network and other nonprofits, Raleigh, North Carolina and Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America. (2001 - 2007).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "36 Fun Small Business Facts in Honor of Small Business Week," Small Business Magazine. (May 7, 2016).
  • "Seven Tips for Improving Your Content Marketing With Scannable Web Content," Marketing Profs. (April 25, 2016).
  • "Half of Small-Business Owners Think Government Should Help More," Fortune Magazine. (April 15, 2016).
  • "My life as a white Latina: Prejudice comes from all sides," Fox News Latino. (December 5, 2014).
  • "What your friends with cancer want you to know, but are afraid to say," The Good Men Project. (August 7, 2014).
  • "Opinion: Is Common Core Helping Latino Children? Is It Helping Any Children At All?," Fox News Latino. (May 2, 2014).
  • "What Can Latinos Do To Improve Our Children’s Education?," Fox News Latino. (January 14, 2014).

    • Magazine

  • "Writing for readability," Forbes. (December 18, 2015).

    • Radio

  • "Media culture and parenting," BBC World Have Your Say. (January 1, 2014).
  • "Mass media and parenting," BBC World Have Your Say. (September 1, 2013).

    • TV

  • "Media culture and parenting," Fox and Friends. (September 1, 2013).
  • "Media culture and parenting," Good Morning America. (August 29, 2013).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Teaching

  • Keller, K. (Other), "1 for All First Amendment Awareness Project," sponsored by Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University, National, $2000 Funded. (2021 - 2021).
  • Keller, K., "OER Summer Grant," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $4000 Funded. (2021 - 2021).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Ad-hoc Artificial Intelligence. (March 31, 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Journalism Scholarship Committee. (March 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee for MSDCA Lecturer. (January 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee for Broadcast Lecturer. (November 2023 - Present).
  • Member, Graduate Student Faculty. (October 28, 2022 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator (Coordinator for JOUR 2310), JOUR 2310. (June 2020 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Mayborn Curriculum Committee. (January 2020 - Present).
  • Student Org Advisor (Professional Org), National Association of Hispanic Journalists. (August 2019 - Present).
  • Attendee, Graduation, University of North Texas. (2018 - Present).
  • Committee Member, University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 2023 - December 2023).
  • Reference Writer, Graduate school and scholarships. (January 2023 - December 2023).
  • Attendee, Award Ceremony, Mayborn Graduation Reception. (2022 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Facilities and Equipment. (September 2022 - August 2023).
  • Committee Member, Recruitment and Retention. (September 2022 - August 2023).
  • Committee Member, Administrator Evaluation Team for Mayborn Dean. (September 22, 2022 - May 2023).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Barbara Colegrove Grant Research Presentations. (April 2023 - April 2023).
  • Attendee, Award Ceremony, Celebrate Mayborn awards and National Association of Black Journalists reception. (April 20, 2023 - April 20, 2023).
  • Guest Speaker, Mayborn recruitment. (May 4, 2022 - May 4, 2022).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee for MSDCA Lecturer. (February 2022 - March 2022).
  • Other (Created and coordinated a survey of recent PR grads), PR Faculty. (February 2022 - March 2022).
  • Chairperson, Grammar Spelling and Punctuation Committee. (November 9, 2018 - 2021).
  • Member, University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (January 2020 - August 25, 2021).
  • Attendee, Award Ceremony, Celebrate Mayborn 2021. (April 15, 2021 - April 15, 2021).
  • Other (Seminar leader), Mayborn internships. (February 24, 2021 - February 24, 2021).
  • Guest Speaker, Mayborn Recruitment. (January 29, 2021 - January 29, 2021).
  • Other (Seminar coordinator), Poynter Foundation Media Wise Voter Project. (September 21, 2020 - September 21, 2020).
  • Member, Alumni and Advancement Committee. (August 15, 2018 - March 2020).
  • Program Organizer, PR Internship Workshops. (January 2020 - February 2020).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Jolt Texas, Latinx Hispanic Student Union and National Association of Hispanic Journalists. (November 19, 2019 - November 19, 2019).
  • Student Org Advisor (Professional Org), Public Relations Student Society of America. (August 15, 2018 - August 15, 2019).
  • Attendee, Graduation, CLASS Graduation Spring 2019. (May 2019 - May 2019).
  • Other (Participant), Faculty First Flight. (August 15, 2018 - May 2019).
  • Other (Honoree and Attendee), Honors Day Convocation. (April 26, 2019).
  • Other (Attendee and volunteer), Celebrate Mayborn Awards. (April 19, 2019 - April 19, 2019).
  • Other (Volunteer and Attendee), Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. (July 2018 - July 2018).

Public Service

  • Mentor, Canine Companions for Independence. Irving, Texas. (January 2024 - Present).
  • Mentor, Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center. Denton, Texas. (August 2023 - December 2023).
  • Other (Volunteer), Preston Trail Community Church. Frisco, Texas. (January 2023 - December 2023).
  • Mentor, American Heart Association of North Texas. Dallas, Texas. (August 2022 - May 2023).
  • Mentor, IDEA Service Dogs. Sanger, Texas. (January 2020 - May 2020).

Professional Service

  • Other (Event volunteer), DFW Hispanic Communicators. Dallas, Texas. (December 2021 - December 2021).