Rob Cottingham
Principal · Social Signal
Strategic communicator, bridging the online and offline worlds / Social Signal founder
Speechwriting Leadership Social Media Communications Humor
John David
Strategic Communications Consultant, Author, Speaker · David PR Group
Speaker on Online Reputation Issues and Crisis Communications
Online Reputation Management Public Relations Online Reputation Repair Social & Digital Media
Rita Men
Professor | Director · University of Florida
Rita Men's research focuses on how organizations and leaders can keep employees informed and engaged through strategic communication.
Entrepreneurial Communication Leadership Communication Internal / Employee Communication Emerging Technologies
Rudy Mondragón
Assistant Professor of Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Political Economy Sport and Society Chicana and Chicano Studies Sport and Labor Ethnography
Yu-Hao Lee
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Yu-Hao Lee’s research focuses on the cognitive and emotional effects of immersive/interactive media, e.g. video games and virtual reality.
Social Media Media Psychology and Media Effects Communication Technology Emerging Media Social Change
Kasey Windels
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Kasey Windels' research centers on the advertising agency itself, with a specific interest on creativity within the advertising agency.
Gender Identity in Advertising Creative Leadership and Direction Research & Strategy Advertising Campaign Copywriting
Iván Escobar
Director de Comunicación y Marketing · Agregado Estratégico Comunicaciones
Consultor en Comunicación Estratégica
Executive Coaching Corporate Communications Digital Marketing
Valerie Smaldone
Award winning top rated media personality · Valerie Smaldone Media Worldwide
Sought after speaker on media, women's issues and personal growth; Corporate trainer and presenter
Life in Media Women and Entrepreneurship Dealing With Traumatic Illness How to Become A Media Personality Interviewing Skills
Radley Balko
Investigative Journalist · The Washington Post
Senior writer for the Washington Post, where I do investigative reporting on civil liberties and the criminal justice system
Law Enforcement Police Civil Liberties Crime Prosecutorial Misconduct
Saraswathi Bellur, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Communication · University of Connecticut
Saras Bellur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Connecticut.
Interactive Health Technologies Media Interfaces Human-Computer Interaction Mediated Content
Adam Tanner
Fellow · Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University
A fellow at Harvard, Tanner chronicles the entrepreneurs and customers behind the multibillion dollar business of personal data
Data Casinos Marketing Privacy Government
Marc-Andre Pigeon
Director, Financial Sector Policy · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced financial services professional, researcher, and credit union advocate
Credit Unions Policy Finance Advocacy Research
Catherine Kaputa
Brand Strategist, Speaker and Author · SelfBrand
Branding, Personal Branding, Innovation, Leadership, Women's Issues
Huan Chen
Associate Professor | Chair · University of Florida
Huan Chen’s research interests include AI and communication, new media and advertising, social media and health communication.
Artificial Intelligence International and Intercultural Communication Digital and Mobile Media Communication Integrated Communication Strategic Communication
Ann Searight Christiano
Director | Clinical Professor · University of Florida
Ann Christiano is a leading expert in public interest communications.
Social Change Public Interest Communications Public Relations Strategy Public Relations Writing Public Relations
Janet Coats
Managing Director · University of Florida
Janet Coats helps stop the spread of disinformation by educating on the detection of intentional and unintentional misinformation.
Disinformation Media Trust Media Literacy
Benjamin Johnson
Associate Professor | Director · University of Florida
Benjamin Johnson’s research focuses on the social psychology of media use including how people construct their media routines and habits.
Entertainment Confirmation Bias Storytelling Sponsorship Influencers
Jane Bambauer
Director · University of Florida
Jane Bambauer's research analyzes how regulation of new technologies will affect free speech, privacy, and government accountability.
Policing and Technology Social Media and Law Free Speech First Amendment Fourth Amendment
David Cuillier
Director · University of Florida
David Cuillier’s expertise is in freedom of information, particularly the ability for journalists to acquire government records.
Freedom of Information Access to Information