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Dean’s Advisory Council

​​​The Dean’s Advisory Council supports the College of Communication by providing diverse perspectives across multiple industries. Council members help assess the future potential of communication-related fields and increase the college’s outreach to the corporate community.

Tracy Baim

Tracy Baim

  • Chicago Reader
  • Publisher
Karen Bartuch (CMN ’10)

Karen Bartuch (CMN ’10)

  • SpotHero
  • Vice President of Brand Marketing
Joseph C. Cappo (LAS ’57)

Joseph C. Cappo (LAS ’57)

  • Crain’s Chicago Business
  • Publisher (Retired)
Ron Culp

Ron Culp

  • College of Communication
  • Professional in Residence, Public Relations Program
Michael Elias

Michael Elias

  • College of Communication
  • Director of Internships
Susan Fleming (CMN MA ’13)

Susan Fleming (CMN MA ’13)

  • OptumRx|UnitedHealth Group
  • Senior Vice President, Marketing
Tony Hunter (MBA ’95)

Tony Hunter (MBA ’95)

  • McClatchy
  • Chairman and CEO
Rick Jasculca

Rick Jasculca

  • Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications
  • Chairman
Dave Kohn (CMN ’82)

Dave Kohn (CMN ’82)

  • Chicago Department of Water Management
  • Deputy Commissioner, Regional Partnerships
Rana Komar

Rana Komar

  • NA Central Region, Weber Shandwick
  • President
Avis LaVelle

Avis LaVelle

  • A. LaVelle Consulting LLC
  • Partner
Jim Litke

Jim Litke

  • The Associated Press
  • National Sports Columnist
Fawn Lopez

Fawn Lopez

  • Modern Healthcare
  • Vice President & Publisher
Reese Marcusson (BUS ’80)

Reese Marcusson (BUS ’80)

  • Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep
  • Development Director
Caroline McAteer

Caroline McAteer

  • Office of Advancement | College of Communication
  • Director of Development
Alexandra Murphy

Alexandra Murphy

  • College of Communication
  • Interim Dean
Bernadette Patton

Bernadette Patton

  • Shields Meneley Partners
  • Principal
Ann Pistone (CMN ’90)

Ann Pistone (CMN ’90)

  • ABC Channel 7
  • Investigative Producer
Ginger Porter

Ginger Porter

  • Golin Executive Board of Directors
  • President–Central
Matthew Ragas

Matthew Ragas

  • College of Communication
  • Professor, Public Relations
Shena Ramsay

Shena Ramsay

  • College of Communication
  • Assistant Dean
Arbin Smith (CMN MA ’00)

Arbin Smith (CMN MA ’00)

  • The Hackett Group
  • Vantage HCM Advisory Practice Leader
Christina Steed

Christina Steed

  • College of Communication
  • Adjunct Faculty & Communications Expert
Marty Wilke (CMN ’86)

Marty Wilke (CMN ’86)

  • CBS 2 Broadcast Center
  • Former President and GM, CBS 2 Chicago/WBBM-TV

In Memoriam

  • Al Golin

    Al Golin

    • Chairman, GolinHarris
  • Albert J. Nader

    Albert J. Nader
    (’54)

    • President, Questar, Inc.
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