Paul Andre' Cassella

Paul Andre' Cassella serves as a Practitioner in Residence and Coordinator of Industry and Professional Engagement in the Communication, Film and Media Studies Department at the University of New Haven's College of Arts and Sciences.

His academic credentials include:

• M.A. in Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University
• MBA Certificate from Simon School of Business, University of Rochester
• B.A. in Business and Communications from St John Fisher College

Cassella specializes in communication, broadcast media, and public relations, having taught eight different courses in these areas and recently published a popular online Social Media Management course. His professional expertise spans automotive advertising, radio and television production, with extensive experience representing major automotive brands and sports figures.

His notable achievements include being nominated by Business Digest as one of Connecticut's Entrepreneurs of the year and receiving recognition for producing Toyota's 'Most Creative' automotive ad in 2005.

Currently active in media, Cassella hosts fundraising shows on CPTV and PBS throughout New England while connecting students with industry opportunities through his coordinator role. He also maintains professional certifications as a Federal Airman with commercial pilot's license and US Coast Guard Captain's license.