Patricia Riley

Patricia Riley is an Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Her expertise spans organizational communication, institutional politics, and organizational culture change. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in organizational communication theory, research methods, and leadership. Riley is affiliated with multiple institutions, including the USC Leadership Institute, Marshall School of Business, and East Asian Studies Center. She directs undergraduate and graduate internship programs and consults for organizations such as ALCOA, Boeing, and Japanese corporations like Kyocera. Her research focuses on communication technologies in organizational transformation and knowledge management processes.

Her work has been published in journals like Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, and books including Organizational Communication and Change. Riley also designs large-scale interventions, including Total Quality Management programs and federal/state grants, aiding both for-profit and non-profit institutions.

As an experienced consultant, she facilitates structural reorganizations and executive workshops, emphasizing empowerment and teamwork. Her affiliations and cross-disciplinary roles highlight her impact across academia and industry.