Ronnika A. McFall, MBA, APR, is the Senior Director of Communications for the U.S. and Canada at Mercy For Animals, a leading international nonprofit dedicated to animal protection. With over 15 years of experience in public relations, media, and strategic communications, she has established a strong reputation for developing impactful media strategies and leading high-profile communications initiatives, particularly within the nonprofit sector.
Throughout her career, Ronnika has shaped public narratives and secured top-tier media coverage through her agency, iGN Public Relations & Co., and notable nonprofits. As a key spokesperson for the American Red Cross during the COVID-19 pandemic, she managed critical communication strategies that informed and engaged the public. At Compassion in World Farming, she played a pivotal role in enhancing the U.S. media department and strengthening the organization’s strategic communications policies. Her expertise at Mercy For Animals led to media placements in The Guardian, Variety, PEOPLE, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Bloomberg News, Politico, Forbes, and NBC News.
Ronnika holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Jackson State University and an MBA from American Intercontinental University. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and a lifetime member of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association (JSUNAA).
As a respected community leader, Ronnika has received numerous accolades, including the Best Idea Award from Atlanta Best, the Good Citizen Award from Jackson, Mississippi, and the Alumni of the Year Award from her graduate school. She was also honored with the “Keys to the City” from Biloxi, Mississippi, and January 4 is recognized as Ronnika A. Joyner Day in her hometown. During her undergraduate years, she reigned as Miss Jackson State University and served alongside other Historically Black College and University (HBCU) queens in community service.
Ronnika resides in Georgia with her husband, Carlton McFall Jr. Grounded by her faith, she draws strength from scripture, often reflecting on Mark 11:24: “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (NIV).