Student Spotlight - Kelli Telphy

Name: Kelli Telphy

Hometown: San Bernardino, California

Classification: Junior

Major: Mass Communication

Why Kentucky State? I chose Kentucky State because I wanted to further my education and connect with my culture. I was always interested in attending an HBCU far away from home and it seemed like a good fit.

What is your major and why did you choose this area of study? My major is mass communication. I chose this field of study because I was always interested in PR and wanted to help people get their dreams off the ground.

Who inspires you and why? Who inspires me is God. To know that He has a plan for me pushes me to follow my dreams; knowing that I have a purpose gives me the drive to have that revealed.

What do you plan to do when you graduate? When I graduate, I plan to work for a PR firm or in corporate communication.

Words to live by: Perseverance, faith, content and always be a little uncomfortable to grow.