Halavais helps people to discover ways in which social media change the nature of scholarship and learning, and allow for new forms of collaboration and self-government. He directs the master's program in social technologies.

Dr. Chen’s research interests are in data analytics, IT-enabled strategies, crowdsourcing, open innovation and AI applications and impacts.

Sr. assoc. dean Jessica Pucci leads Cronkite’s undergraduate programs, online programs, student recruitment, L.A. expansion and more. She teaches courses in digital marketing and consults across higher ed on strategy, growth and leadership.