Jon Stemmle

Jon Stemmle is a Professor of Strategic Communication at the Missouri School of Journalism and affiliate faculty member at the School of Health Professions. He co-directs MOJO Ad, a student-led agency serving the 18-24 demographic for clients like AT&T and Walmart. His career spans journalism, public relations, and strategic communication, with a focus on health and science literacy initiatives.

Education:

• MA in Journalism, University of Arizona (1997)
• BA in History and Communications, Virginia Wesleyan College (1993)

Research Interests center on health communication, including community-based participatory research, tailored messaging, and corporate health strategies. His work has been presented to the CDC, NCI, and global health literacy groups.

Publication Trends show leadership in health campaigns (e.g., salt reduction, cancer narratives) and science communication training. His collaborations span social media analysis (Twitter, Facebook), rural health promotion, and employee communication frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• O.O. McIntyre Professorship for Teaching Excellence (2025)
• Post-Secondary Professional of the Year Award (2024)

Grants exceeding $30M (since 2003) from federal agencies like CDC, NCI, NSF, and foundations support his work in health literacy, cancer prevention, and science communication. He advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration and AI integration in journalism education.

Labs & Teams: Former Director of the Health Communication Research Center and leader in MOJO Ad, he emphasizes student mentorship and real-world application of strategic communication principles.