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John "Dalton" Stanford
Technology Operations manager
Specialization Area
Computer labs; Student Media television production
Salauddin Ahmed
Graduate Student
Topics of Interest
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Journalism, Media Production, Mental Health, Digital Culture
Research Area: Digital Media Studies, Digital Journalism, Technology and Society
Description of Work/Research: Salauddin Ahmed investigates the convergence of artificial intelligence, media production,
and digital journalism, with a focus on mental health implications. His work explores
how AI-driven content creation and social media algorithms influence user engagement,
emotional well-being, and identity construction. He is particularly interested in
the role of digital storytelling and journalistic practices in shaping mental health
narratives, especially among youth and marginalized communities in a hyperconnected
world.
Professional Links: salauddinahmed.com , https://www.linkedin.com/in/salauddin-ahmed/ , https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lMxUkqQAAAAJ&hl=en
Ph.D
Hope Johnson
Graduate Student
Topics of Interest
Public Relations, Higher Education Marketing, Social Media
Research Area: Higher Education Marketing, Digital Advertising, Brand Management
Description of Work/Research: Hope Johnson specializes in Higher Education Marketing, Public Relations and Digital
Advertising. She leads strategic recruitment campaigns, manages social media, and
creates content that connects with prospective students and their families. She is
passionate about using creativity and communication to make higher education feel
personal and accessible. She is especially interested in using data to inform recruitment
efforts, optimize communication strategies, and strengthen brand impact across platforms.
Professional Links: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vhopejohnson
MA
Chloe Martin
Graduate Student
Topics of Interest
Public Relations, Media Literacy, Digital Campaigns
Research Area: Political Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Critical Culture Communication
Description of Work/Research: Chloe Martin is currently earning a Master of Science in Public Relations. She explores
how media, culture, and advocacy can intersect and how a powerful campaign or narrative
can shift perception. She has special interests in discovering new ways for communication
professionals to drive meaningful social impact through advocacy, education, and support
for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking.
Professional Links: https://chloemartinpr.com/
MA
Richard Cobb
Graduate Student
Topics of Interest
Artificial Intelligence in Broadcast Radio, Communication Ritual, Political Polarization
Research Area: Artificial Intelligence (HMC), Sports Communication, Political Communication
Description of Work/Research: The primary focus of Richard Cobb's current research are the links between the Telecommunications
Act of 1996 and commercial radio’s current adaptation of generative artificial intelligence.
Richard draws parallels between these using Structuration Theory, Technological Determinism,
Institutional Theory, and Media Ecology.
Professional Links: ORCID iD: 0009-0002-6020-8754
Ph.D
Andrea Little
Graduate Student
Topics of Interest
Advertising, PR, Social Media, Media Framing, Politics and Elections
Research Area: Crisis Communication, Digital Advertising, Political Communication
Description of Work/Research: Andrea Little studies strategic communication, emphasizing digital media, consumer
behavior, and the evolving role of social platforms in shaping economic perception.
Her research explores how social media content, particularly influencer and algorithm-driven
trends, affects public sentiment and purchasing behavior. She is especially interested
in generational shifts in media consumption and the intersection of marketing, culture,
and technology in times of economic uncertainty.
Professional Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreamlittle/
Ph.D