Kerry Kriseman
Kerry is the author of "Accidental First Lady," a memoir about her time as a political spouse.April 29, 2021Barred Owl Press Writers
After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2019, Kerry has begun to use her political gravitas for patient advocacy. She's currently cancer-free. 
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In addition to writing about her experience, Kerry is working with the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance to advocate for more research funding, and to improve treatment disparities among various populations.
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Kerry works in public relations for Creative Clay Inc., in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she is from, and where her husband Rick is the former mayor.
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Having graduated with a B.A. in mass communication and broadcasting from the University of South Florida, Kerry started her career as a reporter for the former St. Petersburg Times, now known as the Tampa Bay Times. She has two kids: Jordan, 23 years old, and Samuel, 18.
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Check out Kerry’s Life Inside essay, "They told me I was dying: Why doctors' words matter." Follow her on Twitter @KKriseman.
Buy Kerry's book, "Accidental First Lady," on Amazon or from the publisher directly.
