Beverly R. Shepard

Beverly R. Shepard is a veteran, communications strategist, and public relations executive with a proven track record of delivering impactful marketing, media, and brand management initiatives across healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors.

She currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Veterans Future Wellness Center, where she leads communication strategies, strengthens brand visibility, manages public relations initiatives, and supports organizational growth through strategic marketing efforts.

Before joining Veterans Future Wellness Center, Beverly served as a Senior Health Communications Specialist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where she developed strategic communication materials, supported national health campaigns, managed media relations, and translated complex healthcare topics into clear and engaging public messages. Her work contributed to major public health initiatives reaching audiences across multiple platforms.

Beverly also dedicated 10 years of service to the Georgia State Guard within the Georgia Department of Defense, retiring in 2025 with the rank of Major. During her military career, she served as Public Relations Branch Chief, advising senior leaders, managing communication operations, enhancing recruitment efforts, strengthening brand awareness, and supporting crisis communication responses during major emergencies.

Throughout her career, Beverly has built strong relationships with national media organizations, corporate partners, government leaders, and community stakeholders. She has coordinated high-profile media engagements, managed sponsorship initiatives, supported fundraising campaigns, and developed communication programs that increased public engagement and organizational visibility.

Her achievements include improving digital engagement strategies, increasing online audience growth, managing major communication projects, securing sponsorship partnerships, and leading initiatives that generated significant financial and community impact.

Beverly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill. Combining military leadership, healthcare communication expertise, and strategic marketing experience, Beverly continues to create meaningful connections between organizations and the communities they serve.