The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication educates students to master, excel in, and provide leadership for the future of media. A curriculum that provides strong technical skills while remaining steadfastly committed to a liberal arts foundation means that our graduates are ready for the jobs out there today, but are also able to adapt to new conditions in the years and decades ahead.

The school was named in 2013 in honor of Lawrence Herbert ’51, inventor of the Pantone Matching System and former chairman and CEO of Pantone, Inc. Mr. Herbert’s transformative commitment allows the Herbert School to innovate and keep pace with a rapidly changing media landscape.

Dean Mark Lukasiewicz

welcomes you to The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication

Mark Lukasiewicz

In order to create an academic environment that embraces diversity of thought and acceptance of all people, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication is committed to diversity and inclusivity for all students, faculty, and staff. To this end, it is our mission to nurture a sense of belonging and drive change in the direction of building a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative.

Learn More About the Diversity & Inclusion Committee

The Alumni Association Leadership Committee comprises professionals in every field of the media industry. The Committee plans a variety of alumni networking initiatives and helps raise much-needed funds in support of the Herbert School’s Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship and Student Experience Fund. Members also engage with students throughout the year to provide with mentorship, advice, and professional connections.

Michael Sorrentino '05
Founder and Principal
Sorrentino Media
President, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Alumni Association

Diana Bassett '10, '17
President
Diana Bassett Public Relations

Janeita Bellamy '08
Production Executive
Netflix

Vanessa Cavorti '01
Senior Vice President, Platform Solutions  
NBCUniversal

Andrew Coen ’02
Finance Reporter
Commercial Observer

Rachel Avery Conley '02
Senior Marketing Consultant
Sun Life

Arianna du Manoir ‘16
Content Operations Coordinator
Disney+

Brittany Forgione '08
Director, Innovation & Research Communications
IBM

David Goldberg '89
President and CVO
Digital Waterworx Communications

Beth Lisa Adams ’05
Communications Specialist/Journalist
American National Standards Institute

Shannon Jones '05
Head of Employee and People Communications
Woven Planet Holdings

Sarah Kerlin '10
Rental Manager
TCS

Kara Koch '07
Producer, International Social Impact
Sesame Workshop

Hayle Krigel ‘13
Director of Guest Experience
Allegiant Stadium

Lauren McCullough '04
Vice President, Brand & Communication
Bizzabo

Caitlin Noll '11
Account Supervisor
PAN Communications

Lisa Onesti '97
Head of Global Payments, Platforms and Financial Services Sourcing
Barclays

Ainsley Passink ‘01
Supervisor, News Assistants/Talent Development
CNN Image and Sound

Jake Pellegrino ‘17
Reporter
Long Islander

Matt Pieper '05
Anchor/Correspondent
CBS News

Alexander Pineda ’15, ‘17
Producer, CNN

Joseph Princz '93
Founder/CEO
Wrecking Ball Studio & Labs

Anthony Raffaele '01
Senior Colorist
Harbor Picture Company

Nick Schweers '12
Director
Golin

Dave Shaw '04
Senior Producer, Digital Assets & Video
New York Institute of Technology

Olivia Stanchina '07
Line Producer
Entertainment Tonight

Sarah Travaglini Bush '13
Internal Communications Manager
Google

Chris Vaccaro '07
Vice President, Digital News
Altice USA
Director, Hofstra University MA Journalism Program

Marcus Vanderberg '08
Senior NBA Editor
ESPN

Matthew Wooden '11
Automation Studio Director
CBS News

Brittany Wosleger '13
Senior Human Resources Manager
NBC News Digital

Ashley Zacharia '17
Senior Account Executive
Golin

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Dean Luk

Mark Lukasiewicz
Dean
(BA with honours, University of Toronto)
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Mario Murillo

Mario A. Murillo
Vice Dean
(MA, New York University)
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Adria Marlowe

Adria Marlowe
Associate Dean
(MA, Hofstra University)
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Michelle Roberts

Michele Roberts
Senior Assistant Dean
(MA, Hofstra University)
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David Henne

David Henne
Director for Student Media Engagement and Content Strategy
(MA, University of Warwick)
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Robyn Crosby

Robyn S. Crosby
Director of Operations, Personnel and Budget
(BA, Hofstra University)
(Paralegal Certificate, Hofstra University)
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The Dean's Advisory Board consists of Herbert School alumni and friends. They are responsible for advising administrators and providing input concerning educational programs, events, student opportunities, facilities and operations. The Dean's Advisory Board is essentially responsible for ensuring that the school continues to flourish in the rapidly changing world of communications and media convergence. The Advisory Board is also a networking tool for students seeking internships and job opportunities upon graduation. Each board member brings something unique to the school and we are proud to introduce each one of them to you.

Eric Lempel '95
Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Chair

Diane Masciale
Vice President & General Manager, WLIW
Executive Producer, Local Productions, WNET
Co-Chair

Stevland Wilson '00
Vice President of Post Production,
Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Immediate Past Chair

John Arianas ‘92
Senior Vice President, Agency Partnerships
NBCUniversal

Danielle Bibbo ‘99
Executive Vice President of
Business Development and Strategy
ITV America

Mark Bracco ‘92
President
Silent House Productions

Beth Carey '94
Senior Editorial Producer
HLN Investigations

Heather Cohen '98
President
The Weiss Agency

Bryan Diperstein ‘09
Agent, CAA

Jill Gershman ‘91
360° Marketing Creative & Media Production Executive

Sherry Goldman '80
President
Goldman Communications Group

Michael Harrison '71
Founder and Publisher
TALKERS Magazine

Donna Iucolano '86, '88, '94
Assistant Professor, Marketing and Business
Molloy University

Cameron Kadison '03
Founding Partner
Mortar Media

Hillary Needle '89
President
Hillary Needle Events

Bonnie Optekman
Digital Media Consultant, Voice Over Artist
President, Theater Streams

Steve Rubel '91
Chief Media Ecologist
Edelman

John Salzinger '93
Founder
MPOWERD Inc.

Vicki Schneps-Yunis
Publisher/President
Schneps Communications

Jo Sharon ‘98
Co-CEO, Magical Elves

Michael Sorrentino '05
Founder and Principal
Sorrentino Media
President, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Alumni Association

Katelin Tinley
Vice President/General Manager,
Cox Media Group Long Island

Jonathan Turell
CEO, Criterion Collection

Lance Ulanoff '86
US Editor in Chief
Tech Radar

Jay Wallace '00
President and Executive Editor
FOX News

Rondell Wescott ‘03
Vice President, Executive Producer
ConcentricLife

Jamie Whitfield ‘93
Senior Talent Specialist
Havas

Yanique Woodall '99
Vice President, Communications, Customer Experience, Retail
CVS Health