Faculty and staff
The faculty at the School of Communication Studies brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. Most have worked extensively in the disciplines they teach; many continue their industry involvement through participation in local and national associations, conferences, and as adjudicators, evaluators, commentators, and consultants.
Faculty and staff members alike demonstrate a genuine commitment to the success of students and the program, developing innovative learning materials, working directly with students, and dedicating the time and energy required to ensure that success.
School of Communication Studies Faculty Profiles
Full-Time Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
- Shelley Boulianne, Ralph Klein Chair
- Patti Edgar
- Amanda Williams, Associate Professor and Assistant Chair
- Gwendolyn Richards
Full-Time Faculty
- Kelsey McColgan
- Dr. Carlos Fiorentino
- Dr. Lauren Dwyer
- Dr. Naureen Mumtaz
- Dr. Milena Radzikowska, Chair
- Dr. Gilbert Wilkes
Full-Time Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
- Rowaz Abo Mazid
- Tomi Ajele
- Matthew Anderson
- Lexie Angelo
- Jamie Anne Vaughan
- Launa Austin
- David Bell
- Jeremy Berry
- Paul Coates
- Jason Droboth
- Richard Erlendson
- Dr. Yi Fei Wang
- Briana Fleckenstein
- Robson Fletcher
- Kimberly Gray
- Shane Halasz
- Kris Hans
- Rebecca Harper
- Reg Hampton
- Donna Holstine Vander Valk
- Sarah Humble
- Jefferson Humphreys
- Brent Kawchuk
- Katie Kirker
- Jason Kokot
- Jonathan Love
- Caroline Lule
- Amber McLinden
- Kylie McMullen
- Taylor McPeak
- Kyle Napier
- Tim Nguyen
- Grant Paterson
- Alora Paulsen Mulvey
- Xenia Reloba De La Cruz
- Cassie Riabko
- Marti Rodriguez
- Timothy Rose
- Jessica Schmidt
- Amar Shah
- Peter Skagen
- Geoffrey Vanderburg
- Rachel Ward
- Nicole Wilson
- Paula Worthington
- Alyssa Yuhas
- Nicole Zylstra
School of Communication Studies Academic Advisors
- Sam Ulmer-Krol, Manager, Academic Advising
- Danny Yoon, Academic Advisor
School of Communication Studies Program Chairs
School of Communication Studies Management
- Kelly Williams-Whitt, PhD, Dean
- Adam Cave, Vice Dean Academic
- Leah Hamilton, Vice Dean Research and Community Relations
- Marta Mankiewicz, Faculty Financial Officer
- Jeannette Murray, Office Manager
School of Communication Studies Staff
- Kyra Bird, Administrative Assistant to the Chairs
- Beverley Kroeker, Assistant to the Dean
- Janice Illsey, Academic & Administrative Services Coordinator
- Jason Kokot, Head of Video Production
- Peehu Rana, Administrative Assistant, Support and Marketing
- Vicky Shao, Faculty Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
- Brad Simm, Production Supervisor
- Lisa Wiigs, Student Engagement Coordinator