Mary Alex Kopp

Mary Alex Kopp

As VP and Chief Public Relations Officer, Mary Alex oversees communications strategies for Able SC and manages the coordination of the organization's signature events. Mary Alex is passionate about educating others on the Independent Living philosophy by broadening Able SC's outreach through diverse media. Telling Able SC's story through interactive social media, thought-provoking opinion pieces, and engaging campaigns is just part of what she does to further the mission of the organization.

While Mary Alex is headquartered in the Columbia office, she is a native and resident of the quaint town of Newberry, found midway between both Able SC offices. She finds her connection with her rural community gives her a competitive advantage in understanding how to communicate with the greater state of South Carolina when formulating campaign themes and strategies that cast a wide net across South Carolina's varied communities.

Mary Alex graduated from Erskine College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in visual art. She worked for the City of Newberry's Parks, Recreation, and Tourism department as the Tourism and Events Manager for eight years before coming to Able SC. There she developed her passion for storytelling and actionable advocacy through media. Outside of work, Mary Alex enjoys her small-town life with her husband, kiddos, and two dogs, spending most weekends exploring local farms, natural areas, community events, and their quaint downtown. She is also fond of baking fruit pies.

Awards/Honors: 

• 2024 Columbia Business Monthly's Best and Brightest Under 35
• 2018 Graduate of Inaugural Leadership Newberry County Class