معرفی
Lorri Allen serves as a Mass Communication General Manager and Adjunct Lecturer at The University of Texas at Tyler, combining a 30-year broadcasting career with academic leadership. She previously served as news director at Tyler’s CBS affiliate, where her team earned two Edward R. Murrow regional awards. Her professional roles have spanned reporter, anchor, producer, and weather forecaster across markets including East Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Tucson, and Phoenix.
Education:
- Bachelor of Journalism (Broadcast Sequence), The University of Texas at Austin
- Master of Mass Communication, Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School
Research and professional interests focus on integrating digital and print media skills, crisis communication strategies, and broadcast news management. Her graduate work with Cronkite News Service produced published stories in The Arizona Republic and East Valley Tribune.
Award Highlights:
- Edward R. Murrow regional awards (2020, 2021)
Advising & Professional Development: Since 1996, Allen has coached professionals through the National Speakers Association, specializing in clear communication during crises. She has hired over 20 journalists and producers in recent roles, demonstrating leadership in media team development.
