MEET OUR 2025 JUDGES

Karri Neal is a freelance content strategy consultant and writer with over a decade of experience helping brands across industries connect with their audiences through thoughtful, data-informed content. Most recently, she led content marketing and financial education strategy at Regions Bank, where she launched the Regions Insights podcast and oversaw an omnichannel strategy designed to empower customers and communities on their path to financial confidence.

Prior to her work in financial services, Karri led donor communications at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, contributing to the success of the university's $1 billion capital campaign. Her experience in the agency world is where she built a strong foundation in brand strategy and account management that continues to shape her collaborative, insight-driven approach.

Karri holds a bachelor’s degree in both Arts Management and Marketing from the Women’s College of Brenau University.