Lisa Dobias

Lisa Dobias is an Associate Professor at the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations within the University of Texas at Austin. She has been teaching full-time since 1996 and is the founder and Director of TexasMedia, a cross-disciplinary program focused on advanced media studies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Texas at Austin, graduating summa cum laude with concentrations in Marketing and German.

Lisa specializes in media studies, emphasizing media insights, interactivity, and media investments. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes mentoring students to become ethical contributors to communication fields. She has also contributed to curriculum development through TexasMedia.

Teaching Awards:

• Texas Excellence Teaching Award (College of Communication, 2002 and 2009)
• Outstanding Educator of the Year (Austin Advertising Federation, 2009 and 2016)
• Eyes of Texas Excellence Award (2013)
• Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award (University of Texas System, 2010)

Lisa has served as an academic mentor and communications consultant, particularly for non-profit organizations. While no formal list of advisees is provided, her passion for student development is highlighted in her professional profile.

She founded and leads TexasMedia, a program that bridges disciplines to focus on critical areas of media studies including insights, interactivity, and investments.