Mary Ullmann Japhet is the founder of Japhet Media LLC, where she helps individuals and organizations share their stories with clarity, creativity, and impact. A seasoned communications strategist, Mary has deep expertise in media, messaging, and storytelling across a variety of sectors, with a unique specialization in sports communications. For 18 years, Mary led communications and community engagement for San Antonio Sports, the city’s nonprofit sports commission, where she promoted high-profile events that delivered more than $1 billion in economic impact and championed youth sports programs that continue to benefit the community. Most recently, she was engaged to provide public and media relations support for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four. Mary is also a founding member of Women in Film & Television San Antonio, supporting and advancing opportunities for women in media. She began her career as a television news reporter, anchor, and producer, working at KENS 5 in San Antonio and at major entertainment outlets in Los Angeles, including Entertainment Tonight, E!, and Oprah’s Harpo Productions. Mary served as the 2019-2020 Trinity University Entrepreneur in Residence, where she taught and mentored students pursuing entrepreneurial ventures. She remains an engaged alumna of Trinity University, serves on the nonprofit boards of San Antonio Sports, the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, and The Basketball Embassy. She is also a member of the Public Relations Society of America and mentors entrepreneurs through the Trinity University Venture Mentoring Service and Geekdom, San Antonio’s collaborative startup community.