Ignacio Fernandez Cruz is an Assistant Professor of Communication in the School of Communication at Northwestern University. Dr. Cruz’s expertise sits at the intersection of new ways of organizing, sociotechnical practices that intertwine AI technologies with employees, and the dynamic shifts in knowledge and expertise within today’s workforce. He is currently working on various projects

Duri Long is a human-centered AI researcher interested in issues surrounding AI literacy and human-AI interaction. Increasing public interest in and use of AI demands improved resources for aiding in public understanding of AI as well as developments in technology that allow AI to interact comfortably with humans in complex social settings. Dr. Long’s research

Nathan Walter (Ph.D. University of Southern California) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University. He is Founder and Co-Director of the Center of Media Psychology and Social Influence (COM-PSI). Walter’s research concerns the power of strategic storytelling, correction of misinformation, and the role of emotion and affect in social

Zhenya Tsanev is the Program Coordinator for the MSC Enrollment Management at the School of Communication. At Northwestern University, Zhenya has over five years of experience managing the academic and administrative aspects of a Weinberg College graduate program. She ensured a high-quality experience for all students, from admission to graduation. Before joining Northwestern University, Zhenya

Academic Role Richard joined the full-time faculty at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University 3 years ago, where he lectures on leadership, power and politics, and organizational change. He was a core faculty member at the London Business School (LBS) for 22 years during which time he was consistently one of its highest rated, most innovative

Ayse D. Lokmanoglu is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Center for Communication & Public Policy at Northwestern University and a member of Vox-Pol leadership team. Her work takes a mixed methods approach that integrates computational methodologies and critical cultural theory to examine information campaigns in digital media associated with racial, gender, and religious supremacy. Her

Monica Kosak is the Marketing and Enrollment Manager for the MS in Communication program within the School of Communication. She oversees the admissions and enrollment process and supports marketing advances for the program. Monica is passionate about providing guidance and support to prospective students as the primary point of contact. Please contact Monica if you

I help students explore their strengths, vision, and purpose through powerful conversation and inquiry. My coaching focuses on empowering individuals to discover and realize their best future. My roles in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management in a variety of industries have provided a behind the scenes view as I’ve facilitated senior leadership conversations on talent

Michelle Villagomez is the Associate Director of Marketing and Enrollment. She oversees all Marketing and Enrollment Management policies and procedures for the MS in Communication program and provides leadership for the professional programs at the School of Communication. Michelle embraces technology, welcomes ambiguity, and is dedicated to enhancing the impact of the university’s mission. At

Olga Kamenchuk is an associate research professor in the Institute for Policy Research and a senior lecturer in the School of Communication at Northwestern University. She is a Co-Principal Investigator on the Comparative National Elections Project for Russian, Ukrainian, and Serbian electoral studies. Prior to joining Northwestern University, she was co-director of the Eurasian Security