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Lori Britt is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at James Madison University. She specializes in dialogue and deliberation in public and organizational settings, facilitative leadership, and addressing challenging issues productively through collaborative communication strategies.
- Doctorate in Communication, University of Colorado-Boulder (2010)
- Master's in Communication, University of North Carolina-Greensboro (2006)
- Bachelor's in Mass Communication and Journalism, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (1985)
Britt's research focuses on advancing deliberative dialogue frameworks for civic engagement, organizational improvement, and democratic participation. Her work emphasizes the design of processes that foster productive conversations around complex social issues, leadership development, and service-learning pedagogy.
Her publications highlight a sustained commitment to service-learning, deliberative dialogue, and civic engagement. Recurring themes include the role of communication in social justice, strategies for student and community collaboration, and frameworks for sustainable placemaking and identity development.
Britt leads the Institute for Constructive Advocacy and Dialogue (ICAD), which trains students and practitioners in facilitation skills. She collaborates with the Kettering Foundation and the Interactivity Foundation, and serves as Board Chair for the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD).
