Mary McKeller is a native of Brevard, NC, who moved back to the area after earning a master’s of arts in Rhetoric and Philosophy of Communication from Duquesne University. During her studies, she pursued her passion for community building through courses on urban communication, communication ethics, and event planning.

Before joining GoRail as Communications Specialist, Mary worked in the chamber world, where she honed her skills in public relations, advocacy, and fostering connections between local businesses and communities. She is excited to leverage her expertise to advocate for freight rail innovation and collaborate with industry leaders to enrich the country’s flourishing rail networks.

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