K SMITH LEONARD, ABC

K has over three decades of corporate experience developing communications strategies, providing communications training and leading results-oriented, award-winning communications programs for multinational Fortune 500 organizations. She has prepared executives for high-profile print and broadcast interviews across North America, Europe, China and Latin America. Named the IABC Houston Communicator of the Year in 2007, she specializes in helping successful leaders enhance their effectiveness by improving their communications skills and adopting proven communications strategies.

Whether the need is to communicate good news about a company’s operational and financial success or respond proactively to a crisis, K has helped C-level executives and senior business unit leaders develop strategies to effectively communicate with Wall Street, the media, the public and employees. She graduated summa cum laude with a degree in journalism from Stephen F. Austin State University. During her free time, K enjoys volunteering with SIRE, a therapeutic horsemanship group dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with special needs and disabilities. K has three beloved Appaloosa horses and has won many top awards in national horse competitions.