Dr. Jerry Doby is a military veteran who chose to pursue journalism and communications after retiring from the military due to service-related injuries. He specializes in SEO-optimized content for digital journalism, media relations, and communications consulting. In addition to running his own business, Doby LLC, he is a professor and Editor-in-Chief of award-winning publication The Hype Magazine for more than a decade.

Here is a summary of his academic achievements and professional recognitions:

• The President's Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph R. Biden in October 2023.
• A Doctorate in Communication (Dcomm) from Logos University International (Unilogos) in 2022.
• An honorary Ph.D. in Marketing from the International Institute of Business Management & Research Technology in 2023.
• Recognition by Google Scholar and ResearchGate.net where his research is listed.
• Authorship of a peer-reviewed article citation, a scientific methodology article published in COGNITIONIS Scientific Journal in 2023, and the book SEO Essentials for Online Magazines: A Journalist’s Handbook: Removing the Mystery of SEO for Digital Journalists and Editors in 2024.
• He also maintains a blog with at least one post titled "Mind Mapping for Digital Journalism."
• His company, Doby LLC, is BBB Accredited and recognized by Google Cloud Innovators.

Dr. Doby has also received three Army Commendation Medals and an Honor for Merit from Logos University International.