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Carolyn Bailey Lewis, Ph.D. is a Lecturer in the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication. She serves as Director & General Manager Emerita of the WOUB Center for Public Media, where she led strategic transitions including the analog-to-digital TV conversion. With 38+ years in public broadcasting, she holds notable firsts: first African-American female general manager of a U.S. public TV station.
Education:
- Ph.D. Communication Studies, Ohio University (Athens)
- M.S. Journalism, West Virginia University (Morgantown)
- B.S. Journalism and Speech, West Virginia University (Morgantown)
Research focuses on health communication, organizational leadership, and autoethnography. Her work intersects disability advocacy and media ethics, with recent emphasis on inclusive infrastructure design and gender equity in global education. She has produced award-winning media content and mentored student journalists across multiple universities.
Key professional milestones include:
- National leadership roles in public broadcasting associations
- Consultant for media management and diversity initiatives
- Recipient of over 20 major awards recognizing her advocacy and administrative excellence
Current affiliations include the Athens City Commission on Disabilities and Ohio University's Presidential Advisory Council on Disability & Accessibility Planning. She maintains active roles in diversity advocacy, philanthropy planning, and interfaith ministries.
