As a Director of Strategic Science Communications, Kristen Kusek is responsible for establishing and guiding the strategy for, and execution of, all communications-related functions of the USF College of Marine Science.
She recently shared her personal story in an article titled “I’m a science storyteller. Before COVID misinformation, I used to know why.” Find out why she feels we need something to slap us out of this fog of navel-gazing and back into action fueled by shared understanding.
To read Kristen's guest column in the Tampa Bay Times: click here.
Applications are also open for Braid Theory’s 2026 Ocean Enterprise Accelerator. This NOAA-funded, 90-day program supports startups advancing innovation in the blue economy
Kudos to Poynter on the launch of its 2025–2026 Impact Report. At a time when journalism faces significant challenges and uncertainty, Poynter continues to lead with confidence
Congratulations to the recipients of the Friends of Albert Whitted Airport Scholarship Program! This year, the organization awarded an impressive $208,000 in scholarships to 34 individuals