Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson serves as a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Public Speaking Program in the School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University. With 15 years of teaching experience, she instructs foundational courses for communication and journalism majors while overseeing Auburn's public speaking curriculum and competitive speaking events.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Auburn University
• Master of Arts in Mass Communication from Auburn University

Johnson specializes in communication pedagogy with emphasis on public speaking instruction and curriculum development. Her professional focus encompasses persuasive communication techniques, media literacy, and journalism fundamentals across undergraduate programs. She established Auburn's Philip Lutzenkirchen Excellence in Public Speaking Award to recognize outstanding student speakers through competitive evaluation.

As Director of Public Speaking, Johnson manages the endowment fund for the Philip Lutzenkirchen Award competition held each semester. She actively cultivates donor contributions to sustain this program while mentoring students through course instruction and competitive speaking events across multiple communication disciplines.