Dr. Teri Del Rosso is a research-driven communication strategist specializing in community engagement and strategic communications. As the Director of Research and Engagement at KQ Communications, she leads a newly established department (est. 2023) and oversees research initiatives and strategic outreach efforts. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, she has successfully designed and implemented research strategies for KQ’s diverse clients base, leveraging surveys, focus groups, interviews, social listening, and community insights to drive measurable impact.

With a background in higher education, Teri has mentored students and led public relations campaigns as a faculty member at the University of Memphis and Bridgewater State University. She earned her master’s degree in media studies at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and her doctorate in media studies from the School of Journalism & Communication at the University of Oregon.

A loyal sports fan, Teri has collected teams to cheer for across the country as she’s moved throughout her career (Go Packers, Orange, Ducks, Grizzlies, and USWNT!). When she’s not cheering for her teams, she likes to go on walks, explore new destinations, and will always order the mussels, soft pretzel or crème brûlée if it’s on the menu.