Kelly Richardson

Kelly Richardson is an accredited public relations (APR) professional, focused on developing comprehensive and strategic, branding, media, marketing, communications, and public relations campaigns rooted in ethics and transparency. Navigating businesses, government agencies, and organizations through product launches, event communications, and crisis communications.

A nationally recognized leader, Kelly has designed and facilitated business communications and marketing courses for Accelerate Montana's Women in Business Recovery Series (University of Montana), Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center, and the Northwest Small Business Development Center (University of Minnesota - Crookston).

Kelly has completed extensive coursework in leadership, diversity, and inclusion; public affairs courses (ICS100) through FEMA and previously served as a disaster response and public affairs volunteer, as well as a board member for the American Red Cross. Kelly is an Board Member of the Montana Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. She was recognized by the Small Business Association in 2021. She is also a Board Member for the Historical Society of Mendocino County.