Emilia Bak

Dr. Emilia Bak is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mass Communication, University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP). She holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Mass Communication, Journalism, and English from the University of Georgia (UGA). Her research focuses on media history, public relations, and women's studies, with a notable dissertation on the portrayal of brides in American mass media across centuries. She has professional experience as a media coordinator managing social media and PR for a small business in Atlanta.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Mass Communication, University of Georgia (2013)
• M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia
• B.A. in English, University of Georgia

Her research interests blend historical analysis with modern media trends, emphasizing gender representation and technological impacts. Her award-winning work was published in Journalism History. She serves on UNCP's Enrollment Management Subcommittee and teaches public relations courses.