Kelly Sallinger

Digital Marketing (Social Media) Strategist

From breaking news to breaking through on social media, Kelly’s journey has been shaped by a passion for storytelling that captures attention and creates connection.

As a Digital Marketing (Social Media) Strategist at Verde, Kelly brings nearly a decade of experience as an Emmy-winning television reporter. Most recently, she worked as an investigative reporter for 9News in Denver, where she currently lives with her husband and their mini goldendoodle, Knox.

Kelly’s journalism career taught her to pitch compelling stories, conduct impactful interviews, and create content that captivates large audiences. This expertise transferred seamlessly to digital marketing when she organically grew her dog's Instagram account from 0 to 100K followers in just one year, collaborating with dozens of brands on authentic content.

A Southern California native and USC graduate (Fight On!), Kelly fell in love with Colorado after moving to Denver in 2021. Now she embraces all four seasons through outdoor adventures with her husband, a Golden, CO native, and Knox, who joins them for everything from camping to biking.

Kelly’s background uniquely positions her to help brands connect with creators and tell their stories online. She understands both sides of the content equation – what makes a story newsworthy and what makes social media audiences stop scrolling.

Fun facts: She once pulled 9Gs in an F16 fighter jet while covering the Indy 500 flyover – and she’s the first girl born on her dad's side of the family in 100 years.