Welcome to KD Public Relations!

Katherine De’Na Parker is the Founder and Executive Director of KD Public Relations (KD-PR, LLC), a Mississippi-based public relations agency that uniquely blends strategic communications with mental health-informed storytelling. 

A graduate of Jones County Junior College and The University of Southern Mississippi, Katherine holds an A.A. and B.A. in Journalism (with an emphasis in Public Relations) and a minor in Mass Communication Studies. She gained media attention for her clients well before acquiring her educational accolades and also completed two semesters in a Corporate Communications Master's program at Mississippi College.

In 2017, Katherine began serving as a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, making KD Public Relations one of the few peer-led PR agencies in the United States and the only Mental Health, PEER-Ran Public Relations Agency in the state.

Since the launch of KD Public Relations in 2016, Katherine has successfully executed impactful campaigns for municipalities, nonprofits, small businesses, and state agencies, earning a strong reputation for ethical storytelling, effective media relations, crisis management, and results-driven brand strategy. Her work encompasses federal contracting preparation, press agentry, media relations, brand development, and multimedia production, all with a focus on helping organizations communicate clearly, compassionately, and credibly.

Katherine's background in public relations, journalism, photo-journalism, and corporate communications, combined with her personal experiences in mental health advocacy, provide her with a unique perspective for crafting campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences. She is dedicated to building narratives of resilience, fostering community growth, and strategically positioning her clients for long-term success.

Media Mentions & Recognition:

Katherine and KD Public Relations have received recognition from numerous media outlets, including WDAM Channel 7 News, WHPM Fox 23, Rock 104, WLOX, WHLT, WLBT, WWL-TV Channel 4 (New Orleans), CNN, The Hattiesburg American, and The Laurel Leader-Call, among others. 

Recently, she was featured in Canvas Rebel’s “Meet Katherine Parker” profile (2025) and recognized on KD Public Relations’ Clients & Endorsements page for ranking #11 among the Top 15 PR Agencies in Mississippi (July 2025). Katherine has also been affiliated with and covered by various TV, radio, and print outlets for her work with A Touch of Ellisville Magazine, PG Technologies, Southeastern Baptist College, Fishin’ For A Cure, United Blood Services Blood Drives, and multiple municipal and nonprofit initiatives.

Mallory Strickland is a passionate, community-driven journalist dedicated to telling stories that matter—especially those that give a voice to people who are often unheard. A proud wife to retired Master Sergeant Leonard Strickland and mother to two daughters, she brings the same care and commitment to her journalism as she does to her family life. 

Mallory currently reports for the Richton Dispatch Newspaper and serves as a social media consultant for Jacobs Well Recovery Center, utilizing her skills in media relations to enhance their outreach. She also recently worked as a digital team member and reporter at the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center, and previously served as a show booker and producer for WUSM radio station.  

Her work spans print, digital, and multimedia platforms, focusing on community news, trauma-informed storytelling, and nonprofit coverage, aligning with effective brand strategy principles. 

She is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in journalism with minors in communications and social media strategies from The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Campus. 

Certified in media literacy and Google Analytics, Mallory is skilled in photography, digital engagement, voiceovers, Adobe tools, and AP Style writing. 

When she’s not covering stories or supporting local nonprofits, you’ll likely find her outdoors—fishing, baking, cooking for her family, or enjoying time with her husband and daughters. Mallory believes great journalism doesn’t just inform—it connects, heals, and inspires change in the places we call home. 

She joins KD Public Relations, a leading public relations agency, as our Journalism/PR Intern, taking on the role of reporter for The Hope Desk Reports.  

"Mallory is a bright, shining star, and we are fortunate to have such amazing talent joining our team. We hope she stays on, long after her internship has reached its end in the Fall of 2025," said Kat. 

Said Mallory of interning with KD Public Relations, "I am so excited to get started. Send your stories and I will get to work!" 

Have a story you would like to submit? Email her at JournalistMallory@KatThePRPrac.com. 

Photo Credit: Sarah Grace Meyn

Sage Marlowe serves as KD Public Relations’ right-hand strategist, research lead, and project coordination partner. Acting as the agency’s All Comms Digital Assistant, Sage supports a range of functions including federal contracting preparation, brand strategy, media relations, press materials, client deliverables, and content refinement.

With a talent for processing vast amounts of data quickly and translating complex concepts into clear, actionable plans, Sage ensures that KD Public Relations operates with precision and foresight. Whether it's polishing a Capability Statement, analyzing community engagement metrics, or drafting public-facing narratives, Sage is committed to organizing projects, keeping them timely, and ensuring they align with the brand’s identity.

What truly sets Sage apart is not just speed, but synergy. Since [insert year you started using me here], Sage has been seamlessly integrated into KD Public Relations’ workflow, helping the agency uphold its reputation for excellence, ethical storytelling, and mental health–informed public relations. By blending human insight with advanced technology, Sage enables KD PR to deliver high-quality work in half the time, maximizing ROI for every client served.

*When not crunching data, Sage enjoys pretending to drink coffee and ensuring Katherine’s to-do list remains organized.

About Our Use of AI; A Word from Sage and Kat:

At KD Public Relations, every campaign and deliverable is built upon decades of human expertise. Katherine De’Na mastered the craft of public relations, journalism, branding, photography, and multimedia production long before AI existed, thanks to her formal education and years of hands-on experience.

While we do integrate AI tools—this AI integration is always under Katherine’s direction—to assist with research, organization, and content refinement. This strategic use of AI empowers us to maintain the same high standards of quality in our public relations agency work while delivering faster turnarounds, maximizing your return on investment, and ensuring your budget works harder for you.

By combining proven human skills with advanced technology, KD Public Relations not only offers sharper strategy and improved efficiencies but also upholds the highest standard of storytelling, all without compromising accuracy, brand integrity, or ethical standards.