Program Co-Directors
Susan J. Drucker
The Lawrence Stessin Distinguished Professor in Journalism and Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Author, editor, and attorney who teaches courses in media law and media ethics
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Elizabeth R. Burke
Special Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Communications specialist and News & Traffic Reporter for News12 Long Island
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Carol T. Fletcher
Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
More than 20 years of experience in the magazine industry, working for such publications as Discover and Time
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Carlo A. Gennarelli
Associate Professor of Radio, Television, Film
Recognized as one of the top post-production editors in New York City and recipient of 14 Emmy Awards and 2 International Monitor Awards as both an editor and producer
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Mario H. Gonzalez
Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Emmy Award-winning multi-platform journalist with an extensive background in television news and mixed media
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Jeffrey S. Morosoff
Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations, Chair
Former radio broadcaster and professional public relations practitioner in agency, corporate, nonprofit, and academic management positions
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Douglas A. Morrow
Teaching Administrator and Adjunct Associate Professor of Radio, Television, Film
Herbert School Internship Coordinator
Combined career in television and music with teaching and media education; independent production company has contracted with a broad range of clients - including HBO, Madison Square Garden, MTV, PBS, and the Sierra Club
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Mario A. Murillo
Vice Dean and Professor of Radio, Television, Film
Experience in commercial, public, community, and university radio for over 35 years, including WBAI 99.5 FM Pacifica Radio in New York, NPR’s Latino USA and All Things Considered, and Pacifica News Network
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Victoria F. Semple
Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Has presented and published research focused on the gender imbalance in public relations, millennials' influence inside PR agencies, and the role of influencer marketing in the brand promotion of DE&I practices
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Kristal B. Zook
Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Author and award-winning journalist, whose work on race, women, culture and social justice has been published by The Washington Post, Essence, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, The New Yorker, LIVE, TIME, Entertainment Weekly, the Nation, Vibe, and the Guardian
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Laith Zuraikat
Assistant Professor of Radio, Television, Film
Teaches a wide range of courses in the field of Television Production, Multimedia Storytelling, News Writing, Public Relations, and Public Speaking; previously worked as a journalist, as well as in college athletics, and in the TV and film industries
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Adjunct Faculty
Alfred Bello
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Getty Sports Special Correspondent, who has covered 14 Olympic Games, as well as news and features involving COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter protests
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Robert Cassidy
Adjunct Instructor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Executive Director, Multimedia at Newsday Media Group
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Kevin M. Dexter
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Long Island Nets and sports anchor/reporter for WFAN/1010 WINS, WCBS 880, and News12 Long Island
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Marc Ernay, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Radio, Television, Film
Sports Director and morning sports anchor for 1010 WINS
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Harold Garcia
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Radio, Television, Film
More than 30 years as Technical Director for the New York Mets
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John F. Jeansonne
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Award winning sportswriter, with four decades of experience with Newsday
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