About
Eva Finn is an Assistant Professor at the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University, where she teaches advertising, copywriting, and communications. She began her teaching role in 2021 and serves as the Task Force Leader for the Dodge Insider Peer-to-Peer Student Mentoring Program.
- Education: Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Irvine; Master of Education from National University
With over 25 years of professional experience in advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies, Finn has worked on major campaigns for brands like Toyota Motor Sports, In-N-Out Burger, and Sempra Energy. Her expertise spans advertising strategy, social media writing, and public speaking.
She completed Toastmasters Public Speaking certification and has taught presentation skills at the Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes real-world preparation through storytelling, creativity, and communication skill development.
- Key professional roles: Copywriter at Saatchi & Saatchi LA, Young & Rubicam, and DGWB; Global Publications and Social Media Manager at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
She integrates her industry experience into academic mentorship and creative training for students, while maintaining personal interests in travel, cooking, fiction writing, and yoga.
