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Barbara Burfeind is an Adjunct Professor in the Communication Department at George Mason University, specializing in public relations campaigns and visual communication. With a 30+ year career in military and government public affairs, she has held roles such as Navy Public Affairs Officer, DoD press officer, and senior advisor. Her expertise spans strategic communication planning, media relations, and visual storytelling integration. She teaches courses like Communication 331 (PR Campaigns) and 308 (Writing for PR), emphasizing practical skills and ethics. Prof. Burfeind has presented at national conferences, including a 2024 talk on mentorship strategies for communications professionals. She holds APR and APR+M certifications and has managed multimillion-dollar departmental budgets.
- Education: MA in Communication (University of Oklahoma, 2000), BS in Mass Communications (Syracuse University, 1989)
- Professional Development: Joint Officers Public Affairs Course (Defense Information School, 1999)
Her career includes course development, training military/civilian communication professionals, and coordinating certification study sessions. Office hours are Monday/Wednesday before 10 AM or by appointment in Horizon Hall.
