Judy L. Buller

Judy L. Buller is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication at California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt. Previously, she served as a COMM professor at a small liberal arts college on the San Francisco Peninsula until its undergraduate program closed. Her career includes extensive experience in the news industry, focusing on media ethics, decision-making processes, and media's societal impact. She holds a Master’s in Mass Communication from the University of South Florida (connected with the Poynter Institute for Journalists) and a Ph.D. in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Journalism, University of Texas at Austin
• Master’s in Mass Communication, University of South Florida

Her research interests emphasize media ethics, the ethical dimensions of journalism, and the broader societal implications of media consumption and production. Beyond academia, Buller is deeply involved in bunny fostering and rescue, dedicating over a decade to this cause alongside her academic work.