 |  |  |  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| While working together on a project during the summer of 1996, partners Kellie and Dawn (hence the name - KD), uncovered a special magic which led to this successful partnership/collaboration. Kellie's background in event planning and Dawn's experience in public relations and marketing has made this relationship both rewarding and eventful.
Respected by both clients and colleagues alike, Roberts was recognized in 2003, by The Philadelphia Tribune newspaper as one of the People to Watch Under 40 and in 2006, 2007 and 2008 as an Influential African American and leader in the community. In 2004 she was a recipient of the DeAnn White Award for Community Service, presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Roberts is formerly a visiting professor and adjunct professor at Delaware State University and Temple University. She formed KD Communications Group over ten years ago with business partner Kellie Dutton, after years of specializing in public relations and marketing for Delaware newspapers and her firm, Jones & Associates, a public relations and marketing firm originally based in Dover, Delaware. Roberts currently serves as a board member for the National Black Public Relations Society, president of the Philadelphia chapter of NBPRS, professional advisor for the Public Relations Society of America, Temple University Chapter and member of the Public Relations Society of America, Co-chair of the Communications Task Force - Eastern Region, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., member of the African American Female Entrepreneur’s Alliance, National Association of Black Journalists and the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, Philadelphia Advertising Club, and the Philadelphia Public Relations Association. Active in the community Roberts is a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, where she is a member of the Church Chorus and sponsor of the Youth Council ministry A Philadelphia native, Roberts graduated from Delaware State University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism. Her enthusiasm, engaging personality, and leadership skills are at the forefront of her professional success. She truly believes that all things are possible with Christ in her life. Dawn's professional memberships include:
Prior to fine tuning KD Communications Group Dutton was the Founder and CEO of Elegance In Style Productions an event planning organization based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. A graduate of Delaware State University with a degree in Drama, Speech and Communications, this native of Gaithersburg, MD. has a true passion for children that has driven her to embark upon devising an entertaining event for children without loving homes. Dutton and D. Angelique are presently working to secure a non-profit organization - "KD's Kids," "Sunshine, laughter and children...smiles abound, no longer a frown!" Dutton operates the Maryland office for KD Comm
|
Dawn
Angelique Roberts, is co-founder and managing partner of KD
Communications Group, a full service communications firm with offices
in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The firm specializes in
event management, media relations and speaker placement. Recognized
as one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic public relations professionals,
Roberts is known for her leadership skills and passion for the field
of communications.
Kellie
L. Dutton, partner and co-founder of KD Communications Group,
has mastered the art of "getting things done without making a fuss."
With her multi-media ignited, Dutton began to develop her many strengths
at WHUR - 96.3 one of the highest rated radio station's in the DC
Metropolitan area. Publicity and creative promotional campaigns
focused the lens as K.L.D. began her career in radio management
and community relations where she served as campaign manager for
a Mayoral candidate - Dover, DE (1989).