Katie Allred is a well-known figure in the world of digital marketing and communication, a co-founder of Church Communications - an online community for church leaders, and currently a Partner Management Lead for North American Communities and Faith Global at Meta. She has received several awards for her blogging and business skills, has been featured in many podcasts and books, and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, teaching Consumer and Audience Behavior. Katie has also been a Teaching Assistant and Web Content Manager at the University of Florida, and an Assistant Professor and Director of the Good Work Agency at the University of Mobile. Her background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems and a Master's Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the University of Florida. She is also writing a textbook about communication strategies for the church set for publishing in 2022.