Worapron Chanthapan

Dr. Worapron Chanthapan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism & Public Relations at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), within the College of Liberal Arts. She holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communications from Pennsylvania State University, a Master's in Communication from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor's in Communication with International/Intercultural Studies from Fordham University. Her professional journey includes roles as a Senior Analytic Specialist at PhaseOne Communications in Los Angeles, followed by an academic career in Thailand at Stamford International University and Chulalongkorn University.

• Current Position: Assistant Professor, CSULB College of Liberal Arts
• Research Focus: Media framing of events, crisis reputation management, journalist-PR practitioner dynamics
• Education: Fordham University (B.A.), Pepperdine University (M.A.), Pennsylvania State University (Ph.D.)

Her research explores cross-cultural media analysis, crisis communication strategies, and the ethical intersections between journalism and public relations.