معرفی
Frank Irizarry serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Advertising, Public Relations, & Social Media at Suffolk University, bringing extensive experience from prior roles at the University of Florida, Stetson University, Pace University, and Syracuse University where he directed policy debate programs and foundational speech courses.
His academic credentials include:
- M.A. in Speech Communication from Northern Illinois University
- B.A. from Marist College
His research spans critical communication domains with emphasis on health communication and public relations, exploring persuasion dynamics, communication apprehension in educational settings, and socio-cultural analyses of media and scientific discourse. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in healthcare messaging and strategic public relations.
His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on communication psychology in academic environments, particularly examining how apprehension and argumentative traits manifest in classroom interactions.
Professional recognition includes:
- Southeast Debate Coach of the Year (2006)
Irizarry maintains active industry engagement through forensic communication consulting for federal agencies including the DEA and ATF, Orlando Sentinel commentary, and sports public relations leadership for the Daytona Beach Thunderbirds Arena Football team, while teaching comprehensive coursework from introductory ADPR to specialized graduate research methods.