Many courses are taught by adjunct professors (professionals in their field who teach on a part-time or course-by-course basis). The following professors are teaching in the Department of Public Relations.

Nicole Bodlak

Nicole is a Florida native with over 24 years in the public relations, marketing and business development fields. Her career experience includes sports marketing, fundraising, directing events, physician management, healthcare administration and entrepreneurship.

Nicole received her bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in public relations and advertising from the University of Central Florida. She received her MBA from Nova Southeastern University.

Keith Bowermaster

UF alum Keith Bowermaster, APR has spent 30 years as a communicator working with some of the largest health systems in South Florida and Atlanta, as well as healthcare brands across the globe, developing and implementing strategic communication plans and initiatives.

An expert in crisis communications and issue management, Keith has also supported companies through hundreds of situations, including natural disasters, mass shooting, sudden (forced) departure of key executives and layoffs, improper medical care/treatment, employee misconduct/arrests, and more.

Based in Atlanta, Keith currently serves as an SVP with Coyne PR, a leading independent firm headquartered in NJ.

Denise Casey

Denise Casey has a rich and varied life experience. Born and educated in Canada, she started her professional life as a nurse and became a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. When she, her husband, and children moved to America, none of her credentials were recognized and so she returned to school to earn a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Communication Studies. Since then, she has been teaching and training in in Business, Industry and Education. She is a passionate Conservation Ambassador for the San Diego Zoo Global as well as a world traveler. Her recent challenge includes a 500 mile hike on the Camino Santiago Compestelo in Spain.

Lawrence Clark

Lawrence Clark is a no-nonsense communicator, having guided top Fortune CEOs, markets and business leaders to successful strategies and solutions. His MBA in finance and marketing enables him to help students from an experienced integrated marketing communications perspective. He has a lifetime of professional communications experience from newspaper journalist and editor through traditional business publications and presentations, to counsel in nonprofit, petroleum, industrial, financial, bioscience and entrepreneurial public relations industries. He has many years of social media and internet development, including web design and content. Lawrence has taught graduate and undergraduate communications at UM, FIU and UF since 2012.

Jeannie Clary

Jeannie Clary graduated from UF in 2003 with a B.S. in Public Relations with a Specialization in Business. As an independent consultant based in Clearwater, Florida, Jeannie has provided strategic communications expertise and works as an integrated team member within agencies and corporations around the country. She has garnered top-tier results for clients in strategic planning, media relations, crisis communications, social media and content development. Prior to starting her consultancy, Jeannie served on account teams at Weber Shandwick and boutique agencies in Atlanta and Tampa, and served in-house directing all U.S. public relations efforts for global insurance solutions provider Crawford & Company.

She teaches PUR4940, the Gator Club Internship course which focuses on social media. She currently serves as Chair of the UF Public Relations Advisory Council.

Tishawna Dawson

Tishawna Dawson currently works within the federal government, where she has held several leadership positions.  She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of public policy, administration and public relations within the government.  As a former federal manager, she provided direction and leadership to her staff of 50 employees.  She managed the operations of a module to ensure the work met all established goals.

She is also the Founder and CEO of Shining Star Educational Services, LLC, a company that provides quality tutoring services. She has developed and managed educational programs for her corporation as well as for several institutions in Alabama including museums and schools in the Birmingham and Montgomery areas.

Tishawna holds a B.S in Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Masters of Public Administration degree from Auburn University Montgomery.

Craig Dezern

Craig Dezern is Senior Vice President & Global Head Communications at Hilton, leading the global team responsible for protecting and elevating Hilton’s reputation, driving consumer and brand communications, inspiring and engaging Team Members, and connecting owners and other stakeholders with Hilton’s purpose and business goals.

Before joining Hilton, Dezern spent more than 20 years as a communications leader at the Walt Disney Company. Prior to that, Dezern was an award-winning journalist for The Orlando Sentinel, earning national accolades for feature writing, environmental reporting and public service.

A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Dezern earned a BA from Western Kentucky University, and an MSL from Yale Law School.

Kristi Dosh

Kristi Dosh is a former practicing attorney who is now a sports business contributor for Forbes and the founder of BusinessofCollegeSports.com and the Business of College Sports podcast. She has written on the business of college sports for more than a decade for outlets such as ESPN, The Washington Post, and Sports Business Journal. Kristi is also the author of business of college football book, Saturday Millionaires: How Winning Football Builds Winning Colleges. Kristi founded the PR agency Guide My Brand in 2015, where she worked with solopreneurs and nonfiction authors until selling the agency in 2022.

Robert Engle

Rob Engle is president of Engle & Co. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, the company provides creative public relations strategies.

Prior to forming Engle & Co., Engle served as a press secretary and legislative aide to Senator Paula Hawkins (Fla.), Congressman Dan Mica (Fla.), and Congressman Don Ritter (Pa.).

Engle’s company provides public relations counsel to a number of leading firms and organizations involved in public affairs, high tech, real estate, construction, development, consumer goods, and finance.

He holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and undergraduate degree in journalism/public relations from the University of Florida.

Maria Esterline

Maria Esterline is an adjunct lecturer for the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. She was previously an Instructional Designer for the Center of Innovation and Production developing and supporting online courses for the University of Florida from 2017 to 2019. Her work before coming to UF was teaching in K-12 with experience in technology integration.

Maria graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. She earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Butler University as well as a Master’s degree in Educational Technology from Indiana University.

She is currently teaching VIC3001: Sight, Sound, and Motion.

Lorne Fisher

Lorne Fisher is CEO and Managing Partner of Fish Consulting, a national public relations agency based in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Founded in 2004, Fish handles communications strategies for a variety of nationally recognized brands including Dunkin’, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, UFC Gym and more. The agency’s core services range from national consumer and business media relations, franchisee recruitment and internal communications to crisis communications and social influencer marketing.

Lorne has worked in communications for nearly 30 years and graduated from the University of Florida. Prior to launching the agency, Lorne worked for Ketchum, a global PR firm based in NY, and in-house with Visa and Absolut Vodka.

Lori Gibbons

Lori Gibbons has been a professional designer for 15 years and has had the privilege of working with clients across the globe. As skilled design application, digital visualization, and visual storytelling are becoming more required in the workplace, Lori is thrilled to teach design theory and skill to students as an adjunct lecturer of Vision, Sight, and Sound for the Department of Public Relations. Lori completed UF’s Master of Arts in Mass Communication degree program with a specialization in Web Design, has earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The University of Georgia and works as a Web Developer for UF’s Center for Online Innovation & Production. In addition to her daily grind of designing and developing websites, creating graphic designs and editing videos, Lori takes on freelance work for clients in need of branding and online presence.

Christopher Glidden

Chris Glidden is a UF alumnus and seasoned communications professional with nearly a decade of experience working on communications staffs in professional sports. He originally joined Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union as the Press Coordinator before moving to the LA Galaxy, where he worked for eight seasons and most recently served as the club’s Senior Communications Manager. During his time in soccer, he oversaw media relations in the country’s biggest market and worked with some of the sport’s biggest names.

A native of Palm Beach Gardens, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Public Relations with a minor in Spanish.

Robyn Hankerson-Printemps

Robyn Hankerson-Printemps is a strategic communications professional with 15 years of experience in public relations and marketing. She is currently a Community Relations Manager for Publix Super Markets, covering the east coast of Florida from Monroe to Brevard County.

Robyn, a UF graduate, has extensive experience in community and university relations. Prior to her role at Publix, she was the Public Information Officer for the Broward County Sheriff’s Office and the Director of Communications and Media Relations at Johnson and Wales University, where she created communications strategies to enhance and ensure consistency of the university’s brand and image through traditional public relations efforts, social media engagement and marketing initiatives.

Lainey Johnson

Lainey Johnson, MBA, is an award-winning marketing and communications expert who has demonstrated a strong track record of helping clients build meaningful brand reputations. Through both agency and in-house marketing and communications roles at organizations such as Hill & Knowlton, McDonald’s USA and Ernst & Young, she has helped companies establish their voices with strategic messaging and positioning through traditional and digital vehicles. As the lines of PR continue to evolve and shift, she is thrilled to bring her real-life experience as a current practitioner straight to the classroom.

Robert Judin

Robert Judin is a graduate of the University of Florida, class of 2015, where he earned two B.S. degrees in both journalism and sport management. Robert has gotten experience in corporate partnerships, basketball operations, journalism, graphic design, marketing, and branding via positions with the Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Sky, Watch Stadium, University of Notre Dame, Oregon State University, and the University of Miami. He currently serves as the Director of Marketing & Creative Media for The Draft Network and teaches the Sports Branding course in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.

Liudmila Khalitova

Liudmila Khalitova was born and raised in Voronezh, Russia. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Public Relations from Voronezh State University, and a Ph. D from the University of Florida. She currently works as a media insights manager for a public relations consulting company Cision. Prior to joining Cision, she worked as a public relations manager for an internet service provider. She also has experience in political public relations, social media management, and event management. Her research interests include international public relations, public diplomacy, and public relations measurement.

As an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communication she teaches International Public Relations.

Charles Kingsbury

Chuck currently works as Director, Communications at WWE, where he assists with publicizing key business partnerships and organizational initiatives. He previously worked for HBO Sports where he oversaw publicity campaigns for a variety of shows and documentaries, including “Tiger,” “Diego Maradona” and “Hard Knocks.”

Chuck began his career in communications as an undergraduate volunteer at the University of Florida Athletic Association. He spent two seasons in the NFL (San Francisco 49ers and New York Jets) as a communications assistant before joining NBC Sports Group in 2017, where he helped publicize high-profile properties such as Super Bowl LII and the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Chuck graduated from UF with a B.S. in Journalism and a M.S. in Sport Management from the College of Health and Human Performance.

Larry Krutchik

Larry Krutchik is an award-winning communications expert with 30+ years of experience, including six years as an attorney.

Based in Los Angeles, Larry serves as Executive Vice President at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, a global public relations agency, where he is a member of the US management team, California market leader, and Leadership Communications practice leader. In those roles, Larry counsels clients, mentors colleagues, and provides media and presentation coaching for c-suite executives and brand spokespersons.

A “Double Gator,” Larry holds a BSBA degree, with Honors, and Juris Doctor, with Honors, from UF. He teaches PUR4243: Media Training.

Rena Langley

Rena Langley is the senior vice president of Communications and Public Affairs for Walt Disney World Resort. This encompasses several departments including public relations, government relations and corporate citizenship. In addition, Rena leads internal communications for more than 64,000 Walt Disney World Cast Members.

Rena has been with Disney for 24 years and has also led public affairs for Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and Adventures by Disney. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and started her career as a newspaper reporter before pursuing a career in the public relations and public affairs arena.

Celeste Martinez

Celeste’s career in marketing and communications began in 1996 and includes shopping center management and consumer goods marketing at Gillette and Colgate. In 2004, she founded her own company, Buzzworthy Inc.

She is a graduate of Loyola University with a B.A. in communications and earned a Master’s Degree in Communications with a Specialization in Social Media at UF.

She has contributed as a writer to digital media platforms, including Trecebits, We Are Social Media, Social Media Today and HuffPost.

She is a keynote speaker at events hosted by PRSA, Sales and Marketing Association Puerto Rico (SME) and EXMA in Colombia.

Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR

Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, is the President and CEO of the Institute for Public Relations, a non-profit research foundation that creates, curates and promotes research and initiatives in the public relations industry. She taught as a professor for 15 years and has more than 10 years of experience working in corporate communication and analytics. McCorkindale is the recipient of the 2017 PRSA David Ferguson Award and was inducted in the PR News Measurement Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2019, she was selected as one of 40 national leaders to participate in the 91st Joint Civilian Orientation Conference.

McCorkindale received her bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in marketing from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master’s degree in public and corporate communication from the University of South Alabama, and her Ph.D. in communication from the University of Miami. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Sunita Menon

Sunita is a global business transformation executive who has masterfully connected data and technology with people and process to achieve strategic business results for over 25 years, across India and US. Sunita led IBM’s business transformation efforts by designing and implementing enterprise data strategy and governance to enable cross-functional business insights for client advocacy and revenue growth.  She nurtures data-driven talent and mindsets across global teams to achieve superior business outcomes. Sunita’s a natural storyteller and can’t resist bringing storytelling into her work.

In her current role as the Global Data Ambassador for KPMG International, Sunita is driving global data strategies and culture as the critical enabler for KPMG’s business transformation. Sunita holds an Executive MBA from University of Connecticut and a bachelor’s degree from Bangalore University in India and currently teaches data-driven strategies and data storytelling at UF.

Kristen Mondshein

Kristen Mondshein is a publicist who currently operates her own public relations consultancy. She brings over 10 years of experience working with top tier brands and agencies. Kristen received a dual bachelor’s degree in PR and psychology and also a minor in marketing from the University of Miami. She also received her master’s degree in PR and corporate communications from Georgetown University. Kristen is especially knowledgeable about what it takes to stand out as a publicist in today’s age and develop strong relationships with the media to ensure a standout reputation. Kristen teaches PUR4932 – Media Relations.

Joe Newman

Joe is a writer, visual storyteller and communications strategist based in Washington, D.C. Since 2019, he’s worked at ReThink Media where he helps nonprofits develop data-driven communication strategies focused on protecting, strengthening and expanding voting rights. He is the founder and president of Focus on the Story, a nonprofit that organizes an international photo festival in D.C. Before joining ReThink, he was the director of communications at the Project On Government Oversight, a nonpartisan, nonprofit, independent watchdog. Prior to that, he was the deputy director of communications at Public Citizen, where he helped develop the organization’s social media strategy. He also spent several years working as a reporter and editor at the Orlando Sentinel, St. Petersburg Times and Palm Beach Post.

He is a graduate of the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Allyson Park

Allyson is a transformative C-suite senior executive with an international career spanning from the U.S. to U.K. and E.U., China, Asia, India, Brazil, Mexico and Africa. Her unique expertise lies at the intersection of her cross-functional global leadership of Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Strategic Initiatives, Portfolio Renovation, Purpose and Call/Customer Centers for some of the most iconic billion-dollar brands in the world.

Allyson has held Global Vice President roles for Mars Wrigley, Mars Chocolate and The Coca-Cola Company. In 2014 she was recognized by The University of Florida College of Journalism & Communications as an Alumni of Distinction.

Leticia Solaun, Ph.D.

Dr. Leticia Solaun has more than 25 years of experience leading, developing, implementing and providing senior review on communications/public relations projects and programs, social/socio-economic impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement initiatives in more than 40 countries. Her sector experience includes agricultural, transportation (ports, highways, and transit), environmental and natural resource management, traditional extractive and renewable energy, remediation, sustainability, textile, and water/wastewater projects. Dr. Solaun serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to large multi-national corporations and lending and equity financing institutions, public sector organizations, and international development organizations, including the Inter-American Development Bank, United Nations, USAID, and World Bank/International Finance Corporation (IFC). She brings extensive experience conducting sustainable finance assessments for lenders, equity investors, and project sponsors, and implementing communication and engagement programs compliant with international best practices (IFC/World Bank Standards and Equator Principles).

Ty Stude

Ty Stude has focused his career in both the education and professional fields of advertising, marketing, and communications. After working with large-scale clients and agencies, Ty began to return to the world of higher education giving back as an adjunct instructor.

Ty Stude received his MFA in advertising and his MS in integrated marketing communication. He has taught at several universities including University of Florida. He has experience specifically in the online education track of course development.

Ty is knowledgeable in all things marketing and communications related, focusing on innovation and advancement of integrated technologies.

Tracy Wright

Tracy Wright is a seasoned communications professional with more than 20 years of experience in public relations, marketing and strategic communications. She received a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a master of mass communications with a specialization in public relations and health communications, both from the University of Florida.

Tracy currently serves as a freelance writer for publications that focus on parenting, health and wellness, business and community trends. She also serves as an academic editor for the UF College of Emergency Medicine. Prior to that, Tracy worked for more than 15 years in higher education and health care communications. Tracy wrote, managed and edited a variety of magazines, publications, multiple websites, social media accounts and marketing materials. She also worked as a key media relations manager, pitching to and working with members of the external media.