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Julia Daisy Fraustino is an Associate Professor in Public Relations at the Reed School of Media and Communications, West Virginia University. She founded and directs the Public Interest Communication Research Laboratory (PIC Lab), focusing on community resilience and strategic communication for social change. Her work bridges social science, behavioral theory, and translational research to enhance public health, security, and human flourishing.
- B.A. in Public Relations and Philosophy, University of Scranton
- M.A. in Media Studies, Pennsylvania State University
- Ph.D. in Communication (Crisis Communication Science), University of Maryland
Her research spans risk communication, disaster ethics, and social media's role in public engagement. She has secured grants from the CDC, NIH, NSF, and DHS, and her work has informed national initiatives like the CDC's Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness campaign. Fraustino's scholarship emphasizes community partnerships and data-driven strategies, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent publications highlight her focus on vaccination messaging, immersive media in disaster communication, and ethical frameworks for crisis response. She received the U.S. Army Civilian Commendation Medal for pandemic communication leadership and multiple awards for research excellence.
- U.S. Army Civilian Commendation Medal
- West Virginia Woman Making History (WV Immunization Network)
- WVU Provost MVP Research Award
- AEJMC Emerging Scholar Award
- Doug Newsom Award for Global Ethics and Diversity
Fraustino teaches service-learning courses that empower students to create communication solutions for Appalachian organizations. She advises groups like A Moment of Magic WVU and integrates her extensive professional experience in government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors into her mentorship.
