Jolyn Brookes

Jolyn Brookes serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Journalism & Public Relations within California State University, Long Beach's College of Liberal Arts. With 25 years of professional experience, she concurrently operates as a partner in an entertainment-focused PR agency, having held senior roles at Island Def Jam Music Group, Virgin Records, Geffen Records, and Mercury Records.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Master of Communication Management from the University of Southern California, where her thesis analyzed military communication's impact on media coverage
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Policy Studies from Syracuse University, with honors in Pi Sigma Sigma (Policy Studies Honorary) and Eta Pi Upsilon (women's honorary society)

Brookes' expertise centers on strategic communications for entertainment entities, blending corporate campaign development with individual artist representation. Her industry tenure provides students with firsthand insights into music label operations, media pitching, and crisis management within high-stakes entertainment environments.

She maintains active dual roles in academia and professional practice, emphasizing real-world application of PR principles through her agency work while teaching at CSULB from office LA4-206F.