Bob Petrausch

Dr. Bob Petrausch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media & Strategic Communication at Iona University. He holds an Ed.D. from Columbia University, an MS from Boston University, and MAs from Fordham University and the New School for Social Research. His teaching focuses on public relations campaigns, new media, organizational communication, and international mass communication. His research interests encompass public relations strategies, high-stakes persuasion tactics, organizational learning in profit/nonprofit sectors, and intercultural communication for institutions like the United Nations.

• Education:
• Ed.D., Columbia University
• MS, Boston University
• MA, Fordham University
• MA, New School for Social Research

Dr. Petrausch has published academic papers in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored Public Relations: A primer for Business Executives. He advises the Procter & Gamble Alumni Association and has held leadership roles at Shell Oil, GE, and other corporations. Professionally, he serves as vice president of the United Nations Association (UNA) of Connecticut and previously chaired Iona’s Media & Strategic Communication Department. His military service includes a Captain role in the United States Air Force.

He actively contributes to professional organizations like the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), where he led the Westchester/Fairfield Chapter, and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).