Kelly Sheppard

Kelly Sheppard has more than 20 years’ experience as a communications professional with a focus on Internal Communications. Kelly spent two decades at Starbucks Coffee Company, elevating this iconic brand and engaging its more than 300,000 employees worldwide. Kelly developed and implemented public relations strategies to build brand loyalty for Starbucks’ coffee, beverage and merchandise businesses, lead the production of internal publications, developed executive communications for leaders across the business and showcased the company’s deep commitment to community involvement. Known as an expert writer and editor, Kelly spent two years as a Starbucks newsroom storyteller, highlighting product innovations and company initiatives before delving into social impact work and philanthropy.