Mary K. Talbot is a public relations professional who provides media relations, public affairs, community relations and marketing communications counsel. Prior to establishing her own business eight years ago, she had served as director of public relations for Citizens Bank, as a director of marketing and communications for the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, as director of communications for lieutenant governor of Rhode Island and as a vice president/senior account executive at two regional, full-service marketing agencies. She has been honored with the Boston Ad Club's Hatch Award, and has been recognized by the Publicity Club of New England with numerous Bell Ringer Awards. In addition to her demanding professional schedule, Talbot has maintained an active role in many non-profit organizations in the community. Currently, she is a member of the advisory board for Perishable Theatre and a member of the Women & Infants board of corporators. Talbot has also served in leadership positions on many other boards, including The Arts and Business Council of RI,The Music School and CITYARTS. A graduate of Providence College and Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Talbot lives in Barrington with her husband, Klaus O'Neal and her two sons, Connor and Liam.