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Melissa Tully
Melissa Tully

Melissa Tully, PhD

Title/Position
Director, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Professor and CLAS Collegiate Scholar
Learn more about Melissa Tully, Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa.
Elizabeth Cecil
Elizabeth Cecil

Elizabeth Cecil

Title/Position
Departmental Administrator
Learn more about Elizabeth Cecil, departmental administrator at the University of Iowa.
Munachim Amah
Munachim Amah

Munachim Amah

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Learn more about Munachim Amah, a doctoral candidate at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Daniel Berkowitz
Daniel Berkowitz

Daniel Berkowitz, PhD

Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Daniel Berkowitz, professor emeritus at the University of Iowa.
Stephen Berry
Stephen Berry

Stephen Berry, MA

Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Stephen J. Berry, professor emeritus at the University of Iowa.
Venise Berry
Venise Berry

Venise Berry, PhD

Title/Position
Professor
Learn more about Venise Berry, professor at the University of Iowa.
Stephen G. Bloom
Stephen Bloom

Stephen G. Bloom

Learn more about Stephen G. Bloom, professor emeritus at the University of Iowa.
Pam Creedon
Pam Creedon

Pam Creedon, MA

Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Pam Creedon, professor emeritus at the University of Iowa.
Jeff Donoghue
Jeff Donoghue

Jeff Donoghue

Title/Position
Associate Director - Financial Analysis
Learn more about Jeff Donoghue, associate director - financial analysis in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa.
David Dowling
David Dowling

David Dowling, PhD

Title/Position
Professor
Learn more about David Dowling, professor at the University of Iowa.
Frank Durham
Frank Durham

Frank Durham, PhD

Title/Position
Associate Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Frank Durham, associate professor emeritus at the University of Iowa.
Meenakshi Gigi Durham
Gigi Durham

Meenakshi Gigi Durham, PhD

Title/Position
Professor
Learn more about Meenakshi Gigi Durham, professor at the University of Iowa.
Brian Ekdale
Brian Ekdale

Brian Ekdale, PhD

Title/Position
Professor
Learn more about Brian Ekdale, professor at the University of Iowa.
John Erickson
John Erickson

John Erickson, PhD

Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Learn more about John Erickson, professor emeritus at the University of Iowa.
Jeff Grisamore
Jeff Grisamore

Jeff Grisamore

Title/Position
Professor of Practice
Learn more about Jeff Grisamore, professor of practice at the University of Iowa.
Kylah Hedding
Kylah Hedding

Kylah Hedding, PhD

Title/Position
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Learn more about Kylah Hedding, assistant professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.
Mike Hendrickson
Mike Hendrickson

Mike Hendrickson

Title/Position
Computer Consultant
Learn more about Mike Hendrickson, computer consultant at the University of Iowa.
Tracy Hufford
Tracy Hufford

Tracy Hufford, MBA

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Event Management Certificate Internship Coordinator
Learn more about Tracy Hufford, associate professor of instruction and Event Management Certificate internship coordinatorat the University of Iowa.
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
Abubakar Ibrahim

Abubakar Adam Ibrahim

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Bruce Japsen
Bruce Japsen

Bruce Japsen

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Bruce Japsen, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
John Kimmich Javier
John Kimmich Javier

John Kimmich Javier, MA

Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Learn more about John Kimmich Javier, professor emeritus at the University of Iowa.
Brett Johnson
Brett Johnson

Brett Johnson, PhD, JD

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Learn more about Brett Johnson, associate professor an director of undergraduate studies in the School of Journalism at the University of Iowa.
Michele Ketchum
Michele Ketchum

Michele Ketchum

Title/Position
Administrative Services Coordinator
Learn more about Michele Ketchum, administrative services coordinator at the University of Iowa.
David Lomoywara
David Lomoywara

David Lomoywara

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about David Lomoywara, a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Angela Looney
Angela  Looney

Angela Looney

Title/Position
Instructional Service Manager - Production Unit
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Angela Looney, adjunct instructor and instructional service manager at the University of Iowa.
Ugochukwu Madu
Ugochukwu Madu

Ugochukwu Madu

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Ugochukwu Madu, a doctoral student, teaching assistant, and founder of The Glocal Health Communication (GHC) Research Group (TheGHC.org).
Lillian Martell
Lillian Martell

Lillian Martell, MA

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Learn more about Lillian Martell, associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.
Don McLeese
Don McLeese

Don McLeese, MA

Title/Position
Associate Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Don McLeese, associate professor emeritus at the University of Iowa.
Charles Munro
Charles Munro

Charles Munro, MA

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Learn more about Charles Munro, associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.
Anna Newnum
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Anna Newnum

Title/Position
Academic Advisor
Learn more about Anna Newnum, academic advisor at the University of Iowa.
Thomas Oates
Thomas Oates

Thomas Oates, PhD

Title/Position
Professor
Director of Graduate Studies
Learn more about Thomas Oates, professor and director of graduate studies in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa.
Judy Polumbaum
Judy Polumbaum

Judy Polumbaum, PhD

Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Judy Polumbaum, professor emeritus at the University of Iowa.
Kevin Ripka
Kevin Ripka

Kevin Ripka

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Learn more about Kevin Ripka, associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.
Jenny Ritchie
Jenny Ritchie

Jenny Ritchie

Title/Position
University Shared Services
Learn more about Jenny Ritchie, University Shared Services at the University of Iowa.
Randy Schildmeyer
Randy Schildmeyer

Randy Schildmeyer

Title/Position
Instructional Service Specialist - Production Unit
Learn more about Randy Schildmeyer, instructional service specialist at the University of Iowa.
Alex Scott
Alex Scott

Alex Scott, PhD

Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Learn more about Alex Scott, assistant professor at the University of Iowa.
Michelle Sillman
Michelle Sillman

Michelle Sillman

Title/Position
Recruitment, Internship, and Placement Coordinator
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Michelle Sillman, adjunct instructor and recruitment, internship, and placement coordinator at the University of Iowa.
Jane Singer
Jane Singer

Jane Singer, PhD

Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Jane Singer, professor emeritus at the University of Iowa.
Sujatha Sosale
Sujatha Sosale

Sujatha Sosale, PhD

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Learn more about Sujatha Sosale, associate professor at the University of Iowa.
Heather Spangler
Heather Spangler

Heather Spangler

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Event Management Certificate Coordinator
Learn more about Heather Spangler, associate professor of instruction and Event Management Certificate coordinator at the University of Iowa.
Javie Ssozi
Javie Ssozi

Javie Ssozi

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Research Assistant
Learn more about Javie Ssozi, a PhD student and research assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Jenifer Vick
Jenifer Vick

Jenifer Vick

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy Certificate Co-Director
Learn more about Jenifer Vick, associate professor of instruction and Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy Certificate co-director at the University of Iowa.
Travis Vogan
Travis Vogan

Travis Vogan, PhD

Title/Position
Professor
Learn more about Travis Vogan, professor at the University of Iowa.
Rachel Young
Rachel Young

Rachel Young, PhD

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Learn more about Rachel Young, associate professor at the University of Iowa.
Queenie Zhou
Queenie Zhou

Queenie Zhou

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Queenie Zhou, a PhD student at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Joanna Krajewski
Joanna Krajewski

Joanna Krajewski, PhD

Title/Position
Director, Online MA in Strategic Communication
Associate Professor of Instruction
Learn more about Joanna Krajewski, associate professor of instruction and director of the online MA in Strategic Communication at the University of Iowa.
Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson

Eric Nelson

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Eric Nelson, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Jake Mayer
Jake Mayer

Jake Mayer

Title/Position
Student Success and Engagement Coordinator
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Jake Mayer, adjunct instructor and student success and engagement coordinator at the University of Iowa.
Rachel Fisher
Rachel Fisher

Rachel Fisher

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Rachel Fisher, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Belle DuChene
Elizabeth DuChene

Belle DuChene

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Belle DuChene, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Jason Brummond
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Jason Brummond

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Jason Brummond, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Nicholas Arnold
Nick Arnold

Nicholas Arnold

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Nicholas Arnold, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Julie Kraft
Julie Kraft

Julie Kraft

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Julie Kraft, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Mark Tatge
Mark Tatge

Mark Tatge

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Mark Tatge, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Adam Kempenaar
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Adam Kempenaar

Title/Position
Professor of Practice
Learn more about Adam Kempenaar, professor of practice at the University of Iowa.
Bingbing Zhang
Bingbing Zhang

Bingbing Zhang

Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Learn more about Bingbing Zhang, assistant professor at the University of Iowa.
Sang Jung Kim
Sang Jung Kim

Sang Jung Kim, PhD

Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Learn more about Sang Jung Kim, assistant professor at the University of Iowa.
Sabena Abdul Raheem
Sabena Abdul Raheem

Sabena Abdul Raheem

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Sabena A. Raheem, a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Erdoo Ankwagh
Erdoo Ankwagh

Erdoo Ankwagh

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Erdoo Ankwagh, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Uchenna Eze
Uchenna Eze

Uchenna Eze

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Uchenna Eze, an MA student at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Sazzad Hossain
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Sazzad Hossain

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Md Sazzad Hossain, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Musrat Jahan
Musrat Jahan

Musrat Jahan

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Learn more about Musrat Jahan, a graduate student at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Anjelica Ortiz
Anjelica Ortiz

Anjelica Ortiz

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Anjelica Ortiz, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Sarah Witmer
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Sarah Witmer

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Sarah Witmer, a PhD student and graduate teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Laura Kivlighan
Laura Kivlighan

Laura Kivlighan

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Laura Kivlighan, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Kirk Murray
Kirk Murray

Kirk Murray

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Kirk Murray, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Erin Goss
Erin Goss

Erin Goss

Title/Position
Administrative Services Coordinator
Learn more about Erin Gross, administrative services coordinator at the University of Iowa.
Tamara Ewoldt
Tamara Ewoldt

Tamara Ewoldt

Title/Position
Experiential Learning & Assessment Specialist
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Tamara Ewoldt, adjunct instructor and experiential learning and assessment specialist at the University of Iowa.
Wayne Drehs
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Wayne Drehs

Title/Position
Visiting Associate Professor of Practice
Learn more about Wayne Drehs, visiting associate professor of practice at the University of Iowa.
Dana Rupe
Dana Rupe

Dana Rupe

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Dana Rupe, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Emily Hoerner
Emily Hoerner

Emily Hoerner

Title/Position
Professional Advisory Board
Investigative Reporter
Chicago Tribune
Emily Hoerner, investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, is a School of Journalism and Mass Communication Professional Advisory Board member.
Erin Jordan
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Erin Jordan

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Practice
Learn more about Erin Jordan, associate professor of practice at the University of Iowa.
Ty Rushing
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Ty Rushing

Title/Position
Assistant Professor of Practice
Learn more about Ty Rushing, assistant professor of practice at the University of Iowa.
Susan Brennan
Susan Brennan

Susan Brennan

Title/Position
Visiting Assistant Professor
Learn more about Susan Brennan, visiting assistant professor at the University of Iowa.
Raleigh Darnell
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Raleigh Darnell

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Raleigh Darnell, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Akachukwu Ikefuama
Akachukwu Ikefuama

Akachukwu Ikefuama

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Akachukwu Ikefuama, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Jonas Nyabor
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Jonas Nyabor

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Jonas Nyabor, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Rebecca Obu
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Rebecca Obu

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Rebecca Obu, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Sophia Restiffe Favoretto
Sophia Restiffe Favoretto

Sophia Restiffe Favoretto

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Sophia Restiffe Favoretto, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Matthew Charles
Matthew Charles

Matthew Charles

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Matthew Charles, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Ted Anton
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Ted Anton

Title/Position
Professional Advisory Board
Professor Emeritus English, DePaul University
Malcolm Christie, DePaul University Professor Emeritus, is a University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication Professional Advisory Board member.
Roxanna Scott
Roxanna Scott

Roxanna Scott

Title/Position
Professional Advisory Board
Executive Editor and Vice President for Sports, USA TODAY
Roxanna Scott is the executive editor and vice president for sports at USA TODAY and a member of the University of Iowa SJMC Professional Advisory Board.
Jaime Spencer
Jaime Spencer

Jaime Spencer

Title/Position
Professional Advisory Board
COO, Magid
Jaime Spencer is COO for Magid and a member of the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication Professional Advisory Board.
Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt
Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt

Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Jamil Marques
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Jamil Marques

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Learn more about Jamil Marques, associate professor at the University of Iowa.
Leah Latella
Leah Latella

Leah Latella

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Leah Latella, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Kajsa Dalrymple
Kajsa Dalrymple

Kajsa Dalrymple

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Kajsa Dalrymple, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Michael Davis
Michael Davis

Michael Davis

Title/Position
Visiting Assistant Professor
Learn more about Michael Davis, visiting assistant professor at the University of Iowa.
Jennifer Sterling
Jennifer Sterling

Jennifer Sterling

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Learn more about Jennifer Sterling, associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.
Alice Cruse
Alice Cruse

Alice Cruse

Alice Cruse is an alum of the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Tommy Bobbitt
Tommy Bobbitt

Tommy Bobbitt

Title/Position
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Learn more about Tommy Bobbitt, assistant professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.
Ashley Loup
Ashley Loup

Ashley Loup

Title/Position
Visiting Assistant Professor
Learn more about Ashley Loup, visiting assistant professor at the University of Iowa.
Maggie Atkinson
Maggie Atkinson

Maggie Atkinson

Title/Position
Graduate Coordinator
Learn more about Maggie Atkinson, graduate coordinator at the University of Iowa.
Nur Hossain
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Nur Hossain

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Research Assistant
Learn more about Nur Hossain, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Caitlin Crowley
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Caitlin Crowley

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Caitlin Crowley, a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Tim Arnold
Tim Arnold

Tim Arnold

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Tim Arnold, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Rafaela Berger Pereira
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Rafaela Berger Pereira

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Rafaela Berger Pereira, a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Alexander Tawiah
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Alexander Tawiah

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Alexander Tawiah, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Wenxiang (Marcella) Zeng
Wenxiang (Marcella) Zeng

Wenxiang (Marcella) Zeng

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Teaching Assistant
Learn more about Wenxiang (Marcella) Zeng, a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Amy Blommer
Amy Blommer

Amy Blommer

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Amy Blommer, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Anna Patty
Anna Patty

Anna Patty

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Anna Patty, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Gabe Martin
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Gabe Martin

Title/Position
Administrative Services Specialist
Learn more about Gabe Martin, administrative services specialist at the University of Iowa.
John Johnson
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John Johnson

Title/Position
Academic Advisor
Learn more about John Johnson, academic advisor at the University of Iowa.
Amy Parker
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Amy Parker

Title/Position
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Learn more about Amy Parker, assistant professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.
Erin Sherry
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Erin Sherry

Title/Position
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Learn more about Erin Sherry, assistant professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.
Jorge Guerra
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Jorge Guerra

Title/Position
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Learn more about Jorge Guerra, assistant professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.
Tracy Meginnis
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Tracy Meginnis, MFA

Title/Position
Administrative Services Specialist
Learn more about Tracy Meginnis, administrative services specialist at the University of Iowa.
Frankline Matanji
Frankline Matanji

Frankline Matanji

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Frankline Matanji, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Emily Hecker
Emily Hecker

Emily Hecker

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Emily Hecker, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Del Belcher
Del Belcher

Del Belcher

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Del Belcher, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Lisa Butler
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Lisa Butler

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Lisa Butler, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Jasmin Sanchez
Jasmin Sanchez

Jasmin Sanchez

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Learn more about Jasmin Sanchez, adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa.
Fatima Salinas
Fatima Salinas
Rachel Stassen-Berger
Rachel Stassen-Berger

Rachel Stassen-Berger

Title/Position
Professional Advisory Board
Executive Editor, Des Moines Register
Rachel Stassen-Berger is the executive editor at the Des Moines Register and a member of the University of Iowa SJMC Professional Advisory Board.