Erica Basu
Adjunct Instructor
SOC - School of Communication
Erica Diya Basu is an Adjunct Instructor in the School of Communication's Public Communication Division. Erica has over two decades of experience as a seasoned communication professional in strategic,…
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Matthew Charles
Adjunct Professorial Lect
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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Aras Coskuntuncel
Professorial Lecturer
SOC - School of Communication
Aras Coskuntuncel completed his PhD at American University in communication in 2020, studying the struggle to control the flow of information in the digital era in the case of Turkey. His research exp…
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Brenda Foster
Adjunct Professorial Lect
Brenda K. Foster is an Adjunct Professorial Lecturer in the School of Communication with more than 20 years’ experience directing strategic communications for government, university, foundation and no…
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Ana Gamonal de Nava
Adjunct Instructor
Ana M. Gamonal de Navarro has more than 20 years of strategic communications experience in the areas of press and public relations, congressional and federal affairs, outreach campaign development, an…
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Bethany Hardy
Adjunct Instructor
An experienced public relations strategist and communicator, Bethany has led national campaigns that have raised awareness of a variety of health and social challenges, including better support for nu…
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Gillie Haynes
Adjunct Instructor
Gillie Haynes is an accomplished communications expert, professor, author and former journalist with experience in print, broadcast journalism and public relations. In addition to her work as an Adjun…
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John Hornady
Adjunct Instructor
Jack Hornady is an award winning graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in print/digital design and illustration. Most recently he was Senior Designer at D+R International based in Silver S…
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Dara Klatt
Adjunct Instructor
Dara Klatt is adjunct professor of PR writing at American University’s School of Communications. She is also the founder of 8th ST PR where she provides strategic communication, issues management and…
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Adam Konowe
Adjunct Professorial Lect
Adam Konowe is adjunct professor of communication, teaching classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is also senior vice president of marketing at Edelman, where he specializes in business…
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Anthony LaFauce
Adjunct Instructor
Anthony LaFauce is an adjunct in the School of Communication’s Public Communication department. With over a dozen of experience, Anthony’s specialties include social media, new media, creativity and c…
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Steven Lott
Adjunct Instructor
Steve Lott is a corporate communications executive with more than 20 years of experience developing strategic public relations and brand campaigns across diverse industries including aerospace, manufa…
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Christine Neal
Adjunct Instructor
Chris has more than 25 years’ experience managing, researching, developing, implementing and measuring results for integrated marketing campaigns for global brands as well as nonprofits. As a veteran …
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Arthur Swift
Sr Adj Prof Lecturer
As an adjunct professor at American University, I have taught Writing for Strategic Communications and Public Relations Writing. I am also Managing Editor and Chief of Content at Gallup. Prior to Gall…
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Joseph Walsh
Adjunct Instructor
Joe Walsh is political strategist and advisor with experience in government, policymaking, politics, and communications at the national, state and local level. He is currently Senior Advisor for Exter…
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Kenneth Walsh
Hurst Adj Prof Lecturer
Kenneth T. Walsh has covered the White House and national politics for U.S. News & World Report since 1986, and is currently a contributor and White House and political analyst for U.S. News. He has w…
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Cameron Zotter
Adjunct Instructor
Cameron Zotter is an adjunct professor in the School of Communication. He is also the Digital Content Director at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace where he directs the production of mult…
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