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Kelli Carrington, Public Relations Specialist, Public Liaison Officer, Office of the Director, Office of Communications and Public Liaison, National Institutes of Health
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Kelli Carrington

"For about eight years, I worked as a health educator focusing on health communications and community research related to arthritic diseases. As I saw how these programs empowered people to take charge of their own health, I became interested in how such programs might transition to broader health challenges and populations."

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Public relations specialists—also referred to as communications specialists and media specialists, among other titles—serve as advocates for businesses, nonprofit associations, universities, hospitals, and other organizations, and build and maintain positive relationships with the public.

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Bachelor's Degree

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