Online Master's in Strategic Communication Faculty

Dario Bernardini Senior Professorial Lecturer SOC | Public Communication

Dario Bernardini has taught courses in public relations, reputation management, and interpersonal communication at public and private universities. He has more than 20 years of experience creating and

  dariob@american.edu

Curtis Carey Adjunct Professorial Lecturer SOC | Public Communication

Dr. Curtis D. Carey is a passionate strategic communication executive, counselor, and educator.
During a 15-year career in Washington, D.C., Dr. Carey served as the Director of Communication for

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Matthew Charles Adjunct Professorial Lecturer SOC | General Academics & Research

For over a decade, Matt has provided a suite of public and community relations services for a number of nonprofits, government organizations and small businesses and startups. He served as director of

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Anya Karavanov Senior Professorial Lecturer SOC | Public Communication

Anya Karavanov is a professor of Public Communication. She is a seasoned marketing communications professional with nearly 20 years of experience creating and implementing social change campaigns for

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Jason Mollica Professorial Lecturer SOC | Public Communication

Jason Mollica is a seasoned strategic communication professional with over 20 years of experience as a journalist, news producer and PR professional. Jason started his career as a journalist working f

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Molly O'Rourke Executive in Residence SOC | Public Communication

Molly O’Rourke is an Executive in Residence in the School of Communication where she also serves as Director of the Master of Arts (MA) program in Political Communication and as a Senior Advisor to th

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  (202) 885-2968

Christie Parell Senior Professorial Lecturer SOC | Public Communication

Christie Parell is a full-time professor in the School of Communication and the Associate Division Director for the Public Communication division. She brings 20 years of experience working in the comm

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Bianca Prade Adjunct Instructor OGPS | Online Partner Programs (OLP)

Bianca Prade is a strategic communications executive and trusted advisor with over 20 years of transformative leadership experience, serving Fortune 100 companies, brand campaigns, and various sectors

  prade@american.edu