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Dr. Jean Kelso Sandlin serves as Professor and Chair of the Communication Department within California Lutheran University's College of Arts and Sciences. She joined the faculty in 2007 following over two decades of professional experience in advertising, public relations, and journalism, including roles as creative director for a Pacific Northwest agency, staff positions at United Way and the Oregon Children's Foundation, and writing for the Times Picayune.
Her research expertise centers on strategic communication, public relations, advertising, campaign development, social media dynamics, authenticity, and creative methodologies. Notable scholarly contributions include award-winning research on social media apologies, recognized with the 2021 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Award for Scholarship/Creative Work.
Dr. Sandlin's professional accolades include:
- Pacific Coast Business Times Who's Who in Clean Tech and Sustainability (2010, 2011)
- CLU Professor of the Year (2012)
- AEJMC Best Practices in Teaching With Tools and Technologies (2013)
- College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Award for Scholarship/Creative Work (2021)
- PRSA Gold Coast Chapter PR Professional of the Year (2024)
She maintains active leadership in professional organizations including the Public Relations Society of America (serving as Past President and Founding President of the California Gold Coast Chapter), the American Academy of Advertising, and the National Communication Association, while teaching undergraduate courses in public relations and advertising.
