Join us in welcoming Kennedi Wilson as the new Business Development Specialist.
About Kennedi:
Kennedi is an entrepreneur, creative writer, arts advocate, poet, and storyteller who loves kitchen table talks and sitting on front porch steps. Committed to making a difference, Kennedi believes in community, outreach, and meeting people where they are. She enjoys exploring and celebrating the everyday places and faces we often pass but do not see - in her world, everyone is an artist and everything is art. In 2021, Kennedi earned her Master’s in Business Management and Leadership from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Since then, she has applied her expertise in operational management within the media industry. As the founder and owner of OUT40, a Frederick-based urban media platform established in 2013, Kennedi has built a vital space that amplifies the artistry, culture, and voices of underrepresented communities. OUT40 stands as the city’s first local media outlet focused on art, entertainment, news, and storytelling through a POC lens. Kennedi’s creativity shines through her original works, including her poem titled “Growth”, which was featured in an August 2024 installation at Frederick Community College, her alma mater where she earned her Associate’s degree in Business Administration in 2011. Kennedi’s commitment to community and culture extends beyond her professional endeavors. She actively serves on the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture by appointment of Governor Wes Moore and is a member of the International Association of Professional Writers & Editors.
Kennedi means business...with a dash of creativity. In her new role as Business Development Specialist, she is excited to connect with, enrich, and serve current and prospective businesses in Frederick.