Priya Lothe Doshi

Priya Lothe Doshi is a Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer in the Public Communication Department of the School of Communication at American University, with additional roles as Member of the Council on Inclusive Excellence and Senior Advisor for Faculty Programs in the Office of Inclusive Excellence. She brings over 20 years of professional experience in public relations, specializing in international policy communications for embassies and non-profit organizations.

Education:

• B.A. in Political Science, Vassar College
• M.A. in International Affairs, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs

Her research focuses on strategic communication frameworks, multicultural engagement strategies, and inclusive excellence implementation in academic environments. She bridges theoretical communication models with practical applications in government and non-profit sectors, emphasizing policy-driven messaging and cross-cultural dialogue.

Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the source material.

Advising and Grants: While no formal student advisees or research grants are specified, she leads university-wide initiatives improving faculty hiring, mentorship programs, and inclusive policies through search committee briefings and faculty forums.

Labs and Teams: As former School of Communication Inclusion Officer and current Senior Advisor, she coordinates with Faculty Senate leadership, School-level Associate Deans, and Inclusion Leads to build campus-wide community and belonging systems.