Experience

Westfield State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professor of Communication/Department Chair

  • Sep 2001 - Present

  Courses taught include: Communication Law, Advanced Public Relations, Political Communication, Persuasive Communication, Introduction to Mass Communication, War and Media (Hnrs. seminar), Crime and Media, Public Relations for Non-Profit and Govt. Agencies (Graduate). Courses taught include: Communication Law, Advanced Public Relations, Political Communication, Persuasive Communication, Introduction to Mass Communication, War and Media (Hnrs. seminar), Crime and Media, Public Relations for Non-Profit and Govt. Agencies (Graduate).



Media Education Foundation

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Sep 1995 - Sep 2001

  Managed and co-directed organization with founder Sut Jhally as it developed into nation's leading producer and distributor of critical educational videos and DVD on mass media and popular culture. Managed and co-directed organization with founder Sut Jhally as it developed into nation's leading producer and distributor of critical educational videos and DVD on mass media and popular culture.



University of Massachusetts Amherst

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 1993 - Jun 1996

  Taught Writing for Communication Majors, Public Speaking, Introduction to Mass Communication, Contemporary Issues in Communication Theory. Taught Writing for Communication Majors, Public Speaking, Introduction to Mass Communication, Contemporary Issues in Communication Theory.



Harvard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant/Writer/Editor

  • May 1985 - Sep 1993

  Consulted on the development of funding proposals for new research efforts on impact of media on policymaking, which led to Joan Shorenstein Barone Center on Press, Politics, and Public Policy. Wrote articles for Harvard and Kennedy School publications. Consulted on the development of funding proposals for new research efforts on impact of media on policymaking, which led to Joan Shorenstein Barone Center on Press, Politics, and Public Policy. Wrote articles for Harvard and Kennedy School publications.



Harvard Institute for international Development

• Senior Editor

  • Oct 1989 - Jan 1992

  As chief proposal writer and development officer, managed and edited funding proposals for $35 million budget in international assistance projects. Responsible for wide variety of publications. Managing editor of 24-author volume, Reforming Economic Systems in Developing Countries (HIID/Harvard Univ.Press). As chief proposal writer and development officer, managed and edited funding proposals for $35 million budget in international assistance projects. Responsible for wide variety of publications. Managing editor of 24-author volume, Reforming Economic Systems in Developing Countries (HIID/Harvard Univ.Press).



Harvard Divinity School

• Public Affairs Officer and Editor

  • Jul 1988 - Oct 1989

  Developed proactive media outreach and coordinated successful publicity campaigns for institutional advancement. Worked on major donor solicitations. As editor, converted Harvard Divinity Bulletin to desktop publishing and improved design and content, wrote and published other development and publicity materials. Developed proactive media outreach and coordinated successful publicity campaigns for institutional advancement. Worked on major donor solicitations. As editor, converted Harvard Divinity Bulletin to desktop publishing and improved design and content, wrote and published other development and publicity materials.



Union of Concerned Scientists

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Communication and Public Education

  • Sep 1986 - Jul 1988

  Coordinated all media, publications, and information dissemination to policymakers and broader public. Assembled and supervised top-notch seven-person communications staff. Introduced desktop publishing, video releases, satellite news conferences, international teleconferences, radio actualities. Designed and implemented media campaigns on issues, including the Strategic Defense Initiative, nuclear power safety, and environmental concerns. Conceived and organized Conference of Scientists and… Show more Coordinated all media, publications, and information dissemination to policymakers and broader public. Assembled and supervised top-notch seven-person communications staff. Introduced desktop publishing, video releases, satellite news conferences, international teleconferences, radio actualities. Designed and implemented media campaigns on issues, including the Strategic Defense Initiative, nuclear power safety, and environmental concerns. Conceived and organized Conference of Scientists and Educators. Organized international Week of Education. Edited Nucleus (circ. 103,000). Show less Coordinated all media, publications, and information dissemination to policymakers and broader public. Assembled and supervised top-notch seven-person communications staff. Introduced desktop publishing, video releases, satellite news conferences, international teleconferences, radio actualities. Designed and implemented media campaigns on issues, including the Strategic Defense Initiative, nuclear power safety, and environmental concerns. Conceived and organized Conference of Scientists and… Show more Coordinated all media, publications, and information dissemination to policymakers and broader public. Assembled and supervised top-notch seven-person communications staff. Introduced desktop publishing, video releases, satellite news conferences, international teleconferences, radio actualities. Designed and implemented media campaigns on issues, including the Strategic Defense Initiative, nuclear power safety, and environmental concerns. Conceived and organized Conference of Scientists and Educators. Organized international Week of Education. Edited Nucleus (circ. 103,000). Show less



Alabama State Employees Association

• Public Relations Director

  • Jun 1983 - Jul 1984

  Coordinated media relations and government affairs. Edited ASEA News. Organized statewide conferences. Coordinated litigation, lobbying, and outreach. Coordinated media relations and government affairs. Edited ASEA News. Organized statewide conferences. Coordinated litigation, lobbying, and outreach.



The Montgomery Advertiser

• Senior Political Reporter/Columnist

  • Jan 1980 - Jun 1983

  Covered state legislature, governor's office, federal elected offices, thirteen state agencies for Pulitzer-Prize winning statewide daily newspaper. Wrote weekly column on state government. Served as interim city editor. Award for State Government Reporting. Covered state legislature, governor's office, federal elected offices, thirteen state agencies for Pulitzer-Prize winning statewide daily newspaper. Wrote weekly column on state government. Served as interim city editor. Award for State Government Reporting.