Kerri Forrest

  • Charleston, South Carolina Area SC

Communicator and Empowerment speaker

Contact

Media

Social

Biography

Veteran television producer who knows how to connect the right people to tell the best stories.

Industry Expertise

Non-Profit/Charitable
Media - Broadcast
Women

Areas of Expertise

Empowerment
Fundraising
Broadcast Media

Accomplishments

Emmy Award

2009 N.A.T.A.S News and Documentary Emmy Awards
Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story – Long Form – NBC NEWS Decision 2008 Election Night
Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a regularly scheduled broadcast - Bailout Talks Collapse – NBC Nightly News

Joan S. Barone Award

Excellence in Washington Based National Affairs/Public Policy Broadcasting for Tony Snow’s Battle with Cancer

Education

Clemson University

Bachelors

Biological Sciences

1994

Minor in Communications

American University

Masters

Interactive Journalism

2003

Affiliations

  • PRSA
  • AFP
  • NABJ

Event Appearances

How can we live in dignity and contribute to the well being of women and families worldwide

Global Women's Summit   Charleston, SC

2012-09-22

Sample Talks

That should be my client on TV

Trying to get your CEO on Power Lunch? Just saw the competition's DVD player on The Talk? Have a client who thinks he's ready for the Today Show? Emmy award winning producer Kerri Forrest gives an inside look at how national broadcast television show producers sift through thousands of pitches, products and people and ways you can increase your chances of "making air".

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Host/MC
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$500 to $5000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee