Dawn Gilpin

Dr. Dawn Gilpin is an Associate Professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University. Her research focuses on organizational-media interactions, public policy dynamics, and knowledge-power structures. She specializes in communication, public relations, crisis management, and social media impact. Gilpin is a member of the National Communication Association (NCA), International Communication Association (ICA), and Academy of Management.

Research Interests:

• Organizational communication and crisis management
• Media policy and public discourse
• Social media's role in shaping public perception
• Identity construction in digital spaces

Recent Work Highlights: Gilpin has explored 'fauxpologies' in celebrity crises, emphasizing the importance of sincere communication in cultural shifts. Her work intersects crisis communication, media ethics, and public trust. She has contributed to discussions on viral outrage dynamics and systemic vulnerability in complex organizations.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Cronkite School's crisis communication research initiatives and collaborative projects on media ethics.