Celeste Sepessy

Celeste Sepessy is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University. She serves as a Program Manager at the ASU News Co/Lab and oversees the Cronkite School’s faculty associates. Her academic career spans teaching courses in news writing, reporting, community engagement, digital media literacy, and digital audiences since 2014.

Education:

• Master's degree in Digital Audience Strategy (Arizona State University)
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Italian (Arizona State University)

Research & Interests: Focuses on digital media literacy, community engagement strategies in journalism, and the intersection of technology with news audiences. Her professional background includes roles as a magazine editor and content strategist for brands like The Ritz-Carlton and Phoenix Children's Hospital, emphasizing strategic communication.

Professional Roles:

• Manages the ASU News Co/Lab, fostering dialogue on news literacy and media engagement
• Oversees faculty associates at the Cronkite School