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
- Shelley Boulianne, Ralph Klein Chair
- Patti Edgar
- Amanda Williams, Associate Professor and Assistant Chair
- Gwendolyn Richards
Part-Time Faculty
- Xenia Reloba De La Cruz
- Richard Erlendson
- Shane Halasz
- Jefferson Humphreys
- Kyle Napier
- Tim Nguyen
- Cassie Riabko
Full-Time Faculty
- Kelsey McColgan
- Dr. Carlos Fiorentino
- Dr. Lauren Dwyer
- Dr. Naureen Mumtaz
- Dr. Milena Radzikowska, Chair
- Dr. Gilbert Wilkes
Part-Time Faculty
- Launa Austin
- Briana Fleckenstein
- Rowaz Abo Mazid
- Taylor McPeak
- Dr. Yi Fei Wang
Full-Time Faculty
- Brooks DeCillia
- Patti Edgar
- Alana Gieck, Chair
- Archie McLean
- Janice Paskey
- Gabriela Perdomo Páez
- Gareth Wentzel
- Meg Wilcox
- Gwendolyn Richards
- Berenice Cancino
Part-Time Faculty
- David Bell
- Robson Fletcher
- Katie Kirker
- Kylie Robertson
- Jessica Schmidt
- Mike Vernon
- Rachel Ward
- Alyssa Yuhas
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
- Tomi Ajele
- Matthew Anderson
- Lexie Angelo
- Jeremy Berry
- Paul Coates
- Kimberly Gray
- Kris Hans
- Sarah Humble
- Caroline Lule
- Alora Paulsen Mulvey
- Kylie Robertson
- Geoffrey Vanderburg
- Jamie Anne Vaughan
- Nicole Wilson
- Paula Worthington
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
- Jason Droboth
- Jonathan Love
- Grant Paterson
- Marti Rodriguez
- Peter Skagen
- Donna Holstine Vander Valk
- Nicole Zylstra
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
- Sam Ulmer-Krol, Academic Programming and Student Advising
- Jason Kokot, Head of Video Production
- Peehu Rana, Administrative Assistant, Support and Marketing
- Lisa Wiigs, Student Engagement Coordinator
- Vicky Shao, Faculty Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
- Brad Simm, Production Supervisor