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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

University Area CDC senior staffer is new CEO

New University Area CDC CEO Erica Moody began as volunteer with the nonprofit in 2016.

Community Foundation Tampa Bay, Stetson Law School collaboration shapes future leaders

The Alliance for Advocacy and Philanthropy gives Stetson law students hands-on experience with a nonprofit.

Fast-growing Wesley Chapel gets new library

Wesley Chapel Library has already emerged as a community gathering place.

ZooTampa expands manatee care

ZooTampa follows record year for manatee releases with upcoming opening of Straz Family Manatee Rescue.

Downtown Tampa’s Notary Latina finds a great space

In a parking space outside the downtown Tampa courthouse, Sara Román provides notary services to Spanish speakers.

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.

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