Christie Kleinmann

Biography

Dr. Christie Kleinmann, APR is a professor of public relations at Belmont University. In this capacity, she teaches courses in public relations, design & production, and sport communication. Kleinmann has been a featured presenter at many national and international research conferences and has been recognized for both her research and mentorship activities. She was named a Page Legacy Scholar by the Arthur W. Page Center for her research on social responsibility in sports and a Page Legacy Educator for her teaching modules on social responsibility in public relations.

Professionally, Kleinmann is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America and has served as the PRSA Lookout Chapter Accreditation Chair and PRSA Nashville Ethics Chair. Kleinmann has also received several professional awards, including the 40 Under 40 Business Leader Award in Northeast TN/Southwest VA, the 30 in their 30s Leadership Award in Southeast, TN, and the Geneva King Writing Award. Her professional background includes experience in health care and sport communication.

Kleinmann received her doctorate in Communication from the University of Tennessee with an emphasis in sport public relations. She received her bachelor’s degree in English and Secondary Education from King University in Bristol, Tennessee and her Master’s degree in Communication from Auburn University.