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Kiran Malik

Kiran Malik

A freelance journalist for over 30 years, Kiran has written for publications in New Jersey, Canada, and now Tampa. A poet, social media specialist, and a TEDx speaker, Kiran is a Pakistani-American-Canadian.

She loves telling community stories and highlighting extraordinary people. An award-winning professional communicator, Kiran is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, women's rights and the literary arts. She graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master’s in Communication and Leadership and has a Bachelor’s in English Literature. A voracious reader, she also loves Netflix (go figure!)
 

Kiran Malik's Latest Articles

United Way Suncoast honors legacy, reimagines philanthropy for future

United Way Suncoast is honoring its 102 year history while modernizing philanthropy for its future.

Fair Oaks Community Center: A significant investment in East Tampa

City makes significant investment in East Tampa with new Fair Oaks Community Center.

Saddlebrook’s transformation signals new chapter for fast-growing Wesley Chapel

Saddlebrook's ambitious renovation project strengthens local economy, preserves sense of place.

Take a Tampa adventure with local artist Mishou Sanchez

The local artists's coloring book, “Poppi Pink’s Tampa Adventure,” explores the city through a pop-surreal lens.

Tampa’s Parking Community Garden blooms with purpose

Tampa has transformed underutilized space outside the Whiting Street garage into a community garden.

Tampa Bay Coffee & Art Festival brews up creativity, community

ThIs year's Tampa Bay Coffee & Art Festival moves to the Florida State Fairgrounds to accomodate its ever-growing crowd.

CoolCrew: Tampa mother-daughter duo turns hand fans into fashion statements

Tampa mother-daughter duo Stephanie Cook and Hailee Dayfield have turned hand fans into fashion accessories.

West Tampa signal box art reflects community’s history, culture, creativity

A West Tampa CRA project transformed eight traffic signal boxes into public art reflecting the community's culture and history.

Heard 'Em Say's monthly open mic, the only youth open mic in Tampa, is a cornerstone program for the nonprofit.
Heard ‘Em Say helps young people find their voice through poetry, performance

Heard 'Em Say Youth Arts Collective, the nonprofit behind Tampa’s only youth open mic event, uplifts adolescent and teen voices through poetry, storytelling, and the arts. 

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