Lisa Parcell

Dr. Lisa Parcell is Professor and Betty and Oliver Elliott Professor of Communication at Wichita State University, serving as Kansas Health Foundation Director of the Elliott School of Communication within Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She teaches integrated marketing communication, communication history, research methods, and strategic communication courses.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. from The University of Alabama (2003)
• M.A. from The University of Alabama (1997)
• B.S. from Appalachian State University (1993)

Dr. Parcell's research centers on media history with specific focus on American food product promotion between 1880-1960, examining Pillsbury, Hershey's chocolate, and PET Milk campaigns. She concurrently investigates public relations' historical development as a profession, connecting historical analysis to modern strategic communication frameworks.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• Betty and Oliver Elliott Professorship in Communication

As Graduate Coordinator for the Communication Master's program, Dr. Parcell mentors advanced students while co-directing The Research Partnership (TRP)—the Elliott School's in-house marketing research agency that bridges academic theory with community-engaged consulting projects.