TrailBlaze team.

Katie Black is a graduate student pursuing her Master of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations at The University of Alabama, where she also earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. In addition to her coursework, Katie serves as both a graduate assistant supporting mentorship and leadership development for emerging public relations and marketing professionals, and as a teaching assistant guiding graduating seniors through campaign planning and client relations.

Through experience in marketing, communications, and public relations across various industries, Katie has developed a knack for getting to the heart of a story and using strategy to create innovative solutions. She thrives at the intersection of imagination and insight, bringing together the storytelling side of communications with the strategic side of marketing. Her experience includes campaign strategy, event logistics, social media management, and editorial publishing.

Katie is a passionate advocate for mental health, physical wellness, and helping others. She looks forward to channeling that passion into her commitment to TrailBlaze, using her skillset within the marketing and communications industries to help others thrive.