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Dr. Kati Tusinski Berg is an Associate Professor and Acting Dean/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Marquette University's Diederich College of Communication (Department of Strategic Communication). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and has expertise in advocacy public relations, media ethics, and corporate social responsibility. Her research focuses on lobbying ethics, social media strategies for CSR communication, and public relations pedagogy. She has been recognized with multiple teaching awards and grants, including the Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence (2015, 2011) and Page Legacy Scholar grants. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing ethical frameworks in public relations practice.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Communication & Society, University of Oregon (2006)
- M.A. in Communication, Saint Louis University (2001)
- B.A. in Communication, Saint Louis University (1999)
Research Interests: Her work explores advocacy strategies, ethical dilemmas in public relations, and the role of social media in corporate and activist communication. She has published extensively on lobbying ethics, CSR reporting, and the ethical implications of cause-related marketing campaigns like pink ribbon initiatives. Her recent studies analyze how corporations manage stakeholder expectations through CSR communications and how social media enables activist group strategies.
Grants & Awards:
- Recipient of $9,150 Page Legacy Scholar Grant (2013) for CSR impact research
- Best Doctoral Dissertation, University of Oregon (2006)
- Professional Relevance Award from Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (2008)
Teaching & Service: Teaches courses like Principles of Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility. Advises undergraduate and graduate students, including Julia Kolker and Amanda Stageman. Serves on university committees including the Academic Integrity Honor Council and the Diederich College of Communication's Graduate Curriculum Committee.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers like Sarah Feldner on CSR communication studies and Nicole Gilkerson on social media activism research. Active in professional organizations such as the Public Relations Society of America and the European Centre for Public Affairs.
