Charlie Catalano

Charlie Catalano serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice in Public Relations at the Brian Lamb School of Communication, Purdue University, where he teaches PR planning, techniques, and writing courses. His industry background includes communications roles at The Hertz Corporation, Shire Pharmaceuticals, Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson), Pfizer, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Syngenta, and Novartis Crop Protection.

His educational qualifications are:

• Doctorate in Strategic Communication, Purdue University
• Master’s and Bachelor’s in Communication Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Associate’s in Liberal Arts, Valley Forge Military Junior College

His professional expertise centers on public relations and strategic communication, informed by 25+ corporate communications workshops for trade associations and nonprofits. His military service in the U.S. Army and pharmaceutical industry experience provide practical context for corporate and health communications instruction.

Charlie holds the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation and is a Level 1 Certified Coach with the Road Runners Club of America. He volunteers for Diabetes Training Camp and serves as an ambassador for Diabetes Sports Project, reflecting his commitment to community engagement through ultra-endurance athletics.