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Theresa Carpenter, APRᐩM

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Podcast Producer and Host at Stories of Service Podcast
📍 Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States

Theresa Carpenter is a strategic communications expert and retired Navy Captain with nearly 30 years of public affairs experience. She is the producer and host of the “Stories of Service” podcast. People who have worked with her describe her as a strategic thinker, an objective-oriented leader, and an outside-the-box professional.

She is deeply committed to the military community, focusing on amplifying the voices of veterans and active service members through storytelling. Her recent activities show a passion for fostering community and support among veterans, highlighting their leadership skills and potential for public service roles outside of the military.

Her podcast, “Stories of Service, ” has spotlighted over 200 change agents from the U. S. Armed Forces and is ranked as a top 40 military podcast.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Podcast Producer and Host
Location
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States
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Veteran Storytelling
Hosts the "Stories of Service" podcast, dedicated to sharing the impactful narratives of veterans and active service members to foster dialogue and advocate for institutional reform.
Strategic Communications
A retired Navy Public Affairs Officer with an APR+M certification and experience advising flag officers at high-level commands, including NATO Maritime Command.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Podcast Producer and Host
Stories of Service Podcast
8-2022 - 8-2024
Chief Public Affairs Officer
NATO Maritime Command
9-2020 - 8-2022
Public Affairs Officer
Joint Enabling Capabilities Command
7-2018 - 8-2020
Chief Public Affairs Officer
Commander, Carrier Strike Group 15
7-2016 - 7-2018
Public Affairs Officer and Media Department Head
USS Nimitz
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Media appearances

Stories of Service Podcast Playlist. Featured in YouTube
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Education
6-2025 - 12-2027
Masters in Public Leadership
University of San Francisco
2015 - 2016
Mass Communication and Media Studies
San Diego State University
2011 - 2013
Masters in National Security and Strategic Studies
Hawaii Pacific University
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