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Carolyn Mae Kim, Ph.D., APR, is an award winning scholar, educator and public relations (PR) professional. She currently serves as an assistant professor at Biola University and she has a background working with global charities and national non-profits, developing creative PR and marketing campaigns. Her research interests include credibility, digital strategy, social media and PR education.
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Faculty Member – Biola University August 2011 – Present
B.A. in English and Political Science, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA 1983; M.S. in Journalism, Medill School, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 1990.
"Bill Simon is a communications professional with 26 years of media experience extending into radio, television, print (magazine and publishing), and web content. His range of knowledge extends into written formats such as press...
Anna Sinclair earned her Bachelors of Science in Public Relations at Northern Arizona University, then went on to obtain her Masters of Organizational Leadership at Biola University. During that time and beyond, Anna began her professional employment in the Public Relations arena.
Anna spent several years working for the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, Calif. (her hometown) and then...
Brian Cannon is a professor in Biola University’s Department of Journalism and Integrated Media. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Journalism from Eastern Illinois University and the University of Illinois. He also has a Doctorate in Philosophy from Regent University. Cannon is a member of the National Press Photographers Association, and the Association for Education in...
Professor Tamara Welter brings an unusually helpful perspective to the journalism and public relations classrooms, blending insights gained from her professional experience with knowledge and understanding of the academic life. Professor Welter carries a firm commitment to integration of faith and craft and strives to challenge students not only academically and professionally but spiritually...
Alicia Braaksma earned her Masters degree at Azusa Pacific University in education with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction. For more than a decade Alicia has been both an educator in the field of English and Journalism at the secondary and post secondary level and formerly worked as an entertainment reporter in the media industry. During her time in the media industry, Alicia worked both...
Michael Longinow is the former chair of Biola's Department of Journalism and the advisor of The Chimes newspaper. During his tenure at Biola, he has overseen the rapid expansion of journalism within the university, hiring new faculty members in the fields of photojournalism, broadcast journalism and public relations. He's led the department in a convergent approach to teaching and a...
Stew Oleson brings a diverse professional background to his position teaching broadcasting in the Journalism Department at Biola. Stew is an award-winning broadcast journalist and producer, former Assistant State's Attorney in Chicago, a travel show host, and a standup comedian.
Stew grew up in Moline, Illinois where he attended the Evangelical Free Church and graduated with a BS in Journalism...