Alyssa Aguiar
Online Instructor | Advertising and Public Relations Sr. Program Lead, Voice of the Customer Insights and User Experiences, TikTok
Alyssa Aguiar has spent years working in roles across brand marketing, product and ad sales to bring to life inspiring new ad products and campaigns to billions of social media users around the world.
View Bio: Alyssa AguiarDustin Barnes
Online Instructor | Event Planning Communications Coordinator, North Little Rock School District
Dustin Barnes, APR, serves as the Communications Coordinator for the North Little Rock School District.
View Bio: Dustin BarnesNicole Beason
Online Instructor | Event Planning Executive Director, WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education
Nicole Beason currently holds the position of executive director for the WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education. In this role, she provides vision, leadership and support for student enrollment efforts.
View Bio: Nicole BeasonRick Bebout
Rick Bebout is a technology specialist; his primary responsibilities are to build and maintain all of the program’s graduate courses and support our online students and instructors.
View Bio: Rick BeboutCarie Behe
Online Instructor | Strategic Social Media Sr. Global Brand Manager, Cotopaxi
Carie Behe is an accomplished marketing professional, passionate traveler, and outdoor enthusiast with over 15 years of experience crafting global brand campaigns, public relations, and go-to-market strategies for top names in the outdoor and footwear industries.
View Bio: Carie BeheLynn Burkholder
Online Instructor | Advertising and Public Relations Independent Marketing and Business Development Consultant
Lynn Burkholder has more than 30 years of marketing, communications, and business development experience. She has served in management and leadership positions with a variety of service industries including hospitality, tourism, gaming, and entertainment.
View Bio: Lynn BurkholderYolanda Cal
Online Instructor | Public Relations Associate Professor of Communication, College of Communication and Design, Lynn University
Dr. Cal brings 20 years of advertising education and integrated marketing strategy experience to WVU.
View Bio: Yolanda CalAnna Campbell
Online Instructor | Event Planning President, Delta Marketing Solutions
Anna Campbell is poised to ignite transformation as an adjunct instructor for the College of Creative Arts and Media at West Virginia University. With an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, Campbell embodies a relentless pursuit of academic excellence.
View Bio: Anna CampbellJasmine Carver
Online Instructor | Strategic Social Media Demand Generation Leader, GE Aerospace
Jasmine Carver is a demand generation leader for GE Aerospace and works part-time as a digital marketing tutor with CareerFoundry.
View Bio: Jasmine CarverNadia Chochol
Online Instructor | Strategic Social Media Marketing and Brand Strategist with 20 Years of Experience
Nadia Chochol is a marketing and brand strategist with 20 years of experience in the luxury fashion, education, and professional development industries.
View Bio: Nadia ChocholAlan Christopher
Online Instructor | Strategic Social Media Owner, DAC Marketing
Alan Christopher has not yet decided what he wants to be when (and if) he grows up. He and his family live in Austin, Texas, the live music capitol of the world.
View Bio: Alan ChristopherShani Compton
Online Instructor | Strategic Communication Sports Marketing Consultant
Shani Compton is currently an adapted physical education specialist.
View Bio: Shani ComptonAnissa Cooke-Batista
Online Instructor | Event Planning Marketing Communications and Events Manager
With over 20 years of experience, Anissa Cooke-Batista has a well-developed sense of what it takes to achieve organizational goals.
View Bio: Anissa Cooke-BatistaCraig Davis
Online Instructor | Advertising Associate Professor of Advertising, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University
With over 20 years of experience, Craig Davis has held integrated and interactive roles for agencies like Denstu Corporation of America, Poppe Tyson, USWeb/CKS, Arnold Worldwide and Saatchi & Saatchi NYC.
View Bio: Craig DavisNatalie Eddy
Online Instructor | Public Relations Veteran Journalist
Natalie Eddy has been an adjunct faculty member for the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media since 2004.
View Bio: Natalie EddyKisstaman Epps (Kiss)
Online Instructor | Advertising
Kisstaman Epps grew up in Pittsburgh and relocated to Charleston, WV in 1995. She loves the country roads of West Virginia. Epps earned an M.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Corporate and Organizational Communication from West Virginia University.
View Bio: Kisstaman Epps (Kiss)Vince Filak
Online Instructor | Journalism Associate Professor of Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Vincent Filak, Ph.D. is an award-winning teacher, scholar and college media adviser, who currently serves as a full professor and newspaper adviser at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
View Bio: Vince FilakSusan Gaide
Online Instructor | Entertainment Media Marketing, Public relations and Branding Consultant
Susan Gaide is a marketing/public relations/branding consultant for the music, entertainment and sonic branding industries.
View Bio: Susan GaideLaShanta Green
Online Instructor | Advertising and Public Relations Director of Marketing and Community Relations at Dow Credit Union
LaShanta Green is the director of marketing and community relations at Dow Credit Union. Her recognized successes include ideating and implementing measurable and meaningful change.
View Bio: LaShanta GreenTodd Hudak
Online Instructor | Public Relations Communications Account Representative, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Todd Hudak is a communications account representative at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and manages a wide variety of marketing communications projects.
View Bio: Todd HudakRanata Hughes
Online Instructor | Public Relations Internship Director and Educator at Florida A&M University
Ranata M. Hughes, a Florida native, works as an internship director and educator at Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communication.
View Bio: Ranata HughesPatrick Jones
Lecturer | Art History, Foundations, Painting School of Art and Design
April Kaull (Stolzenbach)
Online Instructor | Journalism Executive Director of Communications for WVU Strategic Communications and Marketing
April Kaull is the Director of News for University Relations, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the unit, which is charged with telling West Virginia University’s story.
View Bio: April Kaull (Stolzenbach)Kathy Keltner-Previs
Online Instructor | Public Relations Assistant Professor of Communication, Eastern Kentucky University
Dr. Kathy Previs earned a Ph.D. in Communication from The Ohio University’s E.W. Scripts College of Communication in 2007.
View Bio: Kathy Keltner-PrevisJeri Knowlton
Online Instructor | Integrated Marketing Communications Owner, WV Content Marketing Queen
Jeri Knowlton is the WV Content Marketing Queen (LLC) that specializes in helping businesses grow through strategic marketing initiatives, authentic content, and data-supported tactics that solve problems for the client.
View Bio: Jeri KnowltonScott Lituchy
Online Instructor | Journalism Visual Storytelling Director, West Virginia University
In 1988, back when photographers souped Tri-X by hand, Scott Lituchy began his photojournalism career at The Jersey Journal.
View Bio: Scott LituchyJoe Londergan
Online Instructor | Journalism Marketing and Communications Professional
Londergan has spent more than a decade in the sports and entertainment industry in several different marketing and communications roles.
View Bio: Joe LonderganRenee Martin-Kratzer
Online Instructor | MDIA
Renee Martin-Kratzer earned her doctorate and master’s degrees from the University of Missouri. She worked five years as an assistant professor at the University of Florida and now teaches online for different universities.
View Bio: Renee Martin-KratzerKirsten McAlpin
Online Instructor | Event Planning Reed School of Media and Communications
Kirsten McAlpin is the director of marketing and public relations for Conger LP Gas, Inc., a propane marketer that serves over 40 counties in Georgia.
View Bio: Kirsten McAlpinStephanie Miclot
Online Instructor | Advertising Principal Consultant, WORD IT! Strategic Marketing in Communications Freelance Writer and Editor
Dr. Stephanie Miclot has 20+ years in integrated marketing across various fields including social media, journalism, PR, advertising, and pharmaceutical marketing.
View Bio: Stephanie MiclotMatthew Miller
Online Instructor | Entertainment Media Director of Performing Arts Admission, Baldwin Wallace University
Matthew Miller, a 2009 WVU graduate, brings 24 years of sales/marketing experience to higher education. He's now Director of Performing Arts Admission at Baldwin Wallace University.
View Bio: Matthew MillerRon J. Miller
Online Instructor | Advertising Director of Marketing and Communications, Kennon
Ron Miller loves marketing and design. Miller first landed at printing giant RR Donnelley. While managing marketing communications for the billion-dollar telecommunications business unit, he created new business ventures for the company, working on Mapquest, the first online Yellow Pages, and a suite of online retail merchandising tools.
View Bio: Ron J. MillerJad-Evangelo Nasser
Online Instructor | Integrated Marketing Communications Multicultural Strategist, Educator and Storyteller
Jad-Évangelo Nasser brings 8+ years of experience as a global and multicultural-focused media/communications professional with expertise in creative marketing strategies, client relationship management, and strategic communications.
View Bio: Jad-Evangelo NasserBill Nevin
Adjunct Professor Associate Vice President of Communications for the WVU Foundation
Bill Nevin is associate vice president of communications for the West Virginia University Foundation, the private fundraising arm of West Virginia University.
View Bio: Bill NevinCarol Pasquariello
Online Instructor | Strategic Social Media Vice President of Marketing, Thompson Restaurant Group
With over 35 years of marketing experience, Carol Pasquariello knows what it takes and how to build a brand.
View Bio: Carol PasquarielloBobbie Rathjens
Online Instructor | Strategic Social Media Seasoned Marketing and Communication Professional
Bobbie Rathjens has 15 years of industry experience in marketing and communications. Rathjens most recently worked as the director of marketing at Boyne Highlands Resort (a nationally recognized golf and ski resort).
View Bio: Bobbie RathjensDanielle Rohe
Online Instructor | Public Relations Digital Marketing Professional
Danielle Rohe is a digital marketing professional with 15 years of experience. She has worked across nearly all aspects of digital marketing after starting out as a “new media” assistant for a radio group.
View Bio: Danielle RoheJimmy Sanderson
Online Instructor | Strategic Social Media Visiting Assistant Professor, Arizona State University
Jimmy Sanderson teaches at WVU College of Creative Arts and Media's online programs and leads Sanderson Media Group, focusing on social media strategy and sports research.
View Bio: Jimmy SandersonRichard Stalnaker
Online Instructor | Journalism Motion Graphics Artist, West Virginia University
Inspired by his grandfather, Stalnaker began drawing at age 4. He's now a Motion Graphics Artist at WVU, contributing to national ads and animations for WVU landmarks. He also teaches at the George Romero Filmmaking Program in Monessen, PA.
View Bio: Richard StalnakerMatthew Staudt
Adjunct Professor Vice President of Podcast Programming at iHeartRadio
Matty Staudt started in broadcasting at 16 in Keyser, WV. He's worked at top stations like WJFK in DC, WNEW in NYC, and Alice Radio in San Francisco.
View Bio: Matthew StaudtDaryl Stevens
Online Instructor | Advertising Lecturer in Graphic Communications, Clemson University
Daryl Stevens has 30 years of experience in design and advertising, catering to a wide range of clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies. His work has earned international awards for websites and has been featured in national magazines.
View Bio: Daryl StevensKatlin Swisher
Online Instructor | Strategic Social Media Director of Strategy Planning, SimpsonScarborough
Katlin Swisher, a senior strategist at Campus Sonar, specializes in using social listening research to help higher education professionals. She also teaches media at WVU.
View Bio: Katlin SwisherBarbara-Leigh Tonelli
Online Instructor | Advertising Special Features Editor, Huntington Beach Local News
Dr. Tonelli prioritizes her students' success in course facilitation, bringing extensive experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising, research, mass media, sociology, international travel, economics, and commercial real estate.
View Bio: Barbara-Leigh TonelliCara Verwholt
Online Instructor | Public Relations Founder & Principal, Cara Verwholt Consulting
Cara Verwholt is Founder & Principal at Cara Verwholt Consulting, which provides strategic guidance to marketing leaders during transformational events such as go-to-market launches, rebrands, and distribution strategy pivots.
View Bio: Cara VerwholtPatrick Warner
Online Instructor | Strategic Communication District Manager of OnStar and Loyalty at General Motors
Patrick Warner has worked in marketing since 2003, and has spent over seven years at The Nielsen Company, a global leader in market research.
View Bio: Patrick WarnerRob Weber
Online Instructor | Health Promotion Patient Marketing Manager, Heartland Dental
Rob Weber has 7+ years in healthcare marketing and 12+ years in marketing communications. He's taught digital marketing, integrated marketing, and marketing strategy for over 6 years at Southern New Hampshire University and Black Hills State University.
View Bio: Rob WeberMichael Wigton
Online Instructor | Advertising Teaching Professor, Iowa State University
Michael Wigton, based in Des Moines, IA, is a Teaching Professor at Iowa State University, his alma mater. He holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication from Concordia University, with a thesis on "Student Learning Through Social Media."
View Bio: Michael WigtonKathryn Wilson
Online Instructor | Integrated Marketing Communications Over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry
Kathryn Wilson has over 25 years of experience, including leadership roles such as the following: corporate compliance officer, human resources director, corporate communications director, customer services director and staff development director.
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