Rebecca Frazer

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Rebecca Frazer is a media psychology researcher, focusing on how people process and respond to story-form/narrative media.

Media and Public Policy Attitudes Humanization in Media Moral Psychology Narrative Media Media Psychology

Maria Molina

Assistant Professor of Advertising and Public Relations · Michigan State University

Maria Molina's research explores the social and psychological implications of sharing online.

Sharing Online Social Media AI-Human Interaction Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction Media Effects

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

Seungahn Nah

Chair | Research Director · University of Florida

Seungahn Nah’s research centers on the interrelationships among communication, community, digital technology and democracy.

Trust Political Communication Disinformation and Misinformation Artificial Intelligence Emerging Media

Haoran Chris Chu

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Haoran Chris Chu researches health and risk/science communication, including AI influence on interventions and communication strategies.

Politicization of Science and Health Issues Artifical Intelligence Risk Communication Health Communication Public Perception of Science

Olivia Bullock

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Olivia Bullock studies how gaps between experts' beliefs and the public's beliefs can be closed with effective messaging interventions.

Risk Communication (Science, Health, and Technology) Persuasion Message Processing Risk Communication

Laura Huaracha

Associate Professor of Communication and Digital Media · Carthage College

Communicators shouldn’t fear science; they should embrace it. Professor Laura Huaracha is adamant about that.

Curriculum Development Student Development Graphic Design Illustrator Indesign

Oscar Gutierrez

Assistant Professor of Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Queer of Color Critique Critical Geography Latinx Studies

Evan Kropp

Executive Director | Affiliate Faculty · University of Florida

Evan Kropp, a leader in online education and strategic communication, has 30 years of experience in academia, marketing, and administration.

Teaching Social Media Strategic Communication Graduate Education Online Education

Cathy Reisenwitz

Digital Publishing Specialist · Reason

Engaging, Experienced Internet Marketer

Internet Marketing Online Marketing Social Media Libertarianism Anarcho-Capitalism

Manfred Ritschard

speaker, trainer, moderator · Manfred Ritschard & Partner LLC

Excellence in Service Quality and Sales - professionalism and friendliness can be managed!

Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick

Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University

Communications expert, focusing on the politics of media

Media Selection New Media Political Communication Health communication News

Matthew Branaugh

Director of Editorial and Business Development, Church Law & Tax Group · Christianity Today

Insights into Publishing, Church Leadership, and Church Management

Church Leadership Church Management Publishing

Catherine Warren

President · FanTrust

Veteran media, technology & entertainment strategist. C-level public company leadership. Board directorships & international publications.

Entertainment Leadership Media & Technology Strategy Board Governance Publicly-traded Company Management Fan Culture

Ryan Hunt

Lecturer · University of Florida

Ryan Hunt recently was co-editor-in-chief at Sports Illustrated, managing editorial staff and digital strategy and franchise development.

Sports Business Sports Media Sports and Society Sports Reporting and Production