Full-Time Faculty
Our faculty members are top academics and practitioners in their fields who are passionate about their students, research and work. They advance intellectual thought by publishing books, authoring journal articles and contributing to government reports. They are sought after voices in the media often appearing on television, radio and in major newspapers and magazines.
Their diverse work extends to producing documentaries, plays, videos and photo essays to tell stories about the world, but all SMPA faculty share one common mission — to mentor students and prepare the next generation of media professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders in the public and private sectors.
Catie Bailard
Associate Professor of Media and Public Affairs, Director of the M.A. in Media and Strategic Communication
Barbara Benitez-Curry
Assistant Professor and Studio Manager of Media and Public Affairs
Imani M. Cheers
Interim Senior Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education Office of the Provost,Associate Professor of Media and Public Affairs
Kimberly Gross
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Vice Dean for Programs & Operations, Associate Professor of Media and Public Affairs
