Profiles in "Relational Communication" Expertise Area

  • Guerrero studies communication in close relationships, emphasizing emotional and nonverbal communication. Her research focuses on how communication affects relationships in positive and negative ways.
  • Alberts' research focused on conflict in personal and professional relationships. She is also the founder of the Transformation Project, which focuses on how communication can transform people’s lives.
  • Brown's teaching philosophy is to engage and encourage students to work collaboratively, and guide them towards a core understanding of the course work and its most fundamental principles.
  • Brianna L. Avalos studies the ways communication technologies are used to initiate, maintain, and dissolve all interpersonal relationships.
  • Liesel Sharabi is an assistant professor in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication. Her research is at the intersection of communication technologies and interpersonal relationships.
  • A progressive and inclusive executive leader that integrates his knowledge of academia, operations, leadership, clinical services create success to operationalize innovative ideas.
  • Joris Van Ouytsel, associate professor at the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, researches digital media's impact on relationships, enhancing internet safety.