Faculty & Staff

Our faculty, all seasoned marketing communication professionals, and our staff members are happy to answer your questions and provide advice on Columbia College, on the fields in marketing communication, and on building a successful career. You are welcome to visit in person or contact us by telephone, fax, or email. Full-time faculty office hours are posted on the wall outside of the Marketing Communication Office.

Chairperson
Margaret Sullivan

Associate Chair
Tom Hamilton

Program Directors
Mike Swidler
Marketing Studies

Kevin Christophersen
Advertising Studies

Sandra Allen
PR Studies

Full-Time Faculty
Shanita Akintonde
Herbert Allen
Hyunjung Bae
Laurence Minsky
Ann Marie Mitchell
Margaret Murphy
Margot Wallace

We also have an adjunct faculty of approximately 65 working professionals

Staff
Dave Gordon
Internship Director

Sherlene McCoy
Department Manager

Cornell Wright
Director, Technology Resources

Phyllis Stroup
Administrative Assistant

Craig Sigele
Academic Manager