Emily King Kinsey received a BA in Communication Arts with a concentration in public relations from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. and a MS in communication and information with a concentration in public relations from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Before pursuing her PhD, Emily worked briefly in advertising and non-profit marketing, before practicing public relations and grant writing for a national advanced composites research and development group, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Emily has also taught several classes in public relations at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Emily’s research interests include corporate social responsibility and international public relations, especially the role of corporations in public diplomacy.
Emily lives in Boulder, CO with her husband, Thomas, and two rescue pups, Marlin and Abita. She enjoys weekend adventures exploring new areas and is always interested in trying new foods.