Kellie Mery
About Kellie Mery
Kellie Mery serves as the Program Manager for Corporate Community Relations at CenterPoint Energy, where she focuses on enhancing public relationships in community development, health and human services, and education, particularly through environmental outreach initiatives.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Kellie Mery has been employed at CenterPoint Energy since 2008, where she holds the position of Program Manager in Corporate Community Relations. In this role, she focuses on expanding public relationships in community development, health and human services, and education. She emphasizes environmental outreach initiatives and develops action plans to address emerging 'Green' issues. Her work contributes to the company's commitment to community engagement and sustainable practices.
Education and Expertise
Kellie Mery has a diverse educational background. She studied at The University of Texas School of Law for one year, focusing on Environmental studies. She also earned a Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Rhetoric and Composition from St. Edward's University, where she studied for one year. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Communications, specializing in Radio-Television-Film, from The University of Texas at Austin, completing her degree over four years. This educational foundation supports her expertise in community relations and environmental outreach.
Background
Kellie Mery began her career in media, working as a Research Media and News Assistant at ABC Radio from 1999 to 2000. She then transitioned to a role as a Broadcast Media Buyer at The Richards Group for five months in 2000. Her early experiences in media provided her with valuable skills that she later applied in her community relations work. Since joining CenterPoint Energy, she has focused on building relationships that enhance community development and address environmental concerns.
Professional Experience
Kellie Mery has accumulated significant professional experience in community relations and media. Her tenure at CenterPoint Energy spans over 16 years, during which she has developed and implemented initiatives that foster community engagement. Prior to her current role, she gained experience in the media sector, which has informed her approach to public relations and outreach. Her background in both media and community relations positions her as a knowledgeable professional in her field.