Jade Currid is a strategic communicator, award-winning writer, juried photographer, and freelance contributor to equine, ranching, farming, and Western lifestyle publications. She is passionate about connecting organizations, stakeholders, and communities through meaningful storytelling. Jade enjoys creating compelling content that informs, engages, and inspires audiences.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in Agricultural Leadership from Auburn University. In May 2026, she completed a Master of Science in Strategic Communication at Texas Christian University.

Professionally, Jade works full-time in higher education while continuing her freelance career as a writer and photographer. Her work in higher education, combined with her graduate studies, has expanded her expertise in marketing, strategic messaging, audience research, branding, content strategy, integrated communication planning, and stakeholder engagement.

In her current full-time role, Jade oversees all aspects of a newsletter that she launched for faculty, staff, students, and alumni. In addition, she develops and executes branded marketing materials across email and digital channels, including promotional emails, flyers, and departmental promotional merchandise, ensuring consistency with university brand standards. Among her many responsibilities, she coordinates high-profile undergraduate and graduate events, ensuring seamless logistics, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and consistent brand representation.

She has contributed articles and photography to regional and national publications, producing feature stories, profiles, and visual content that highlight people, organizations, and communities.

Whether developing communication strategies, writing feature stories, creating digital content, or capturing moments through photography, Jade is committed to creating authentic, audience-focused content that builds connections and leaves a lasting impact.