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Advisory Council

The Jack J. Valenti School of Communication Advisory Council is composed of 16 distinguished alumni, industry leaders and community representatives. The council provides vital support, advice and counsel to the school's leadership, faculty and students to advance the school's mission. Through their diverse expertise and active involvement, the council ensures the school remains responsive to industry trends and maintains its commitment to educational excellence.

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Cathy Frank

President,
 Reunions by Class Act

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David Skalsky

President,
 Gotham Image Works, Inc.

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Dominique Sachse

News Anchor,

KPRC-TV

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Ed Davis

Vice President, Client Services,
Stein AIS

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Eric Herrera

Founder & Principal Consultant,

Matchstick Public Relations

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Erin Powers

Principal,

Powers MediaWorks LLC

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Jennifer Evans

Principal,

CKP

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Lynn Birdwell

Executive Producer,

Birdhouse Productions

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Natalie Camarata

Brand Experience Manager,
Daikin North America

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Patricia Torres-Burd

Managing Director,
Media Development Investment Fund

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Patrick Cassidy

Director of Investor Relations,

Apache Corporation

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Phil Morabito

Chief Executive Officer,

Pierpont Communications

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Shawn Collier

Writer | Strategist | Team Builder | Entrepreneur, Axiom

Michael Walderon

VP, Corporate Comm,
Lyondell Bassell

Roger Rohatgi

BP VP,

Global Head of Design

Rob Whitney

VP of Marketing,

Univar Solutions