Sandra Gehring

Sandra Gehring serves as a Coordinator of Public Speaking, Oral Communication Literacy Mentor, and Recurring Visiting Lecturer in the Communication Department at Flagler College. Her career spans academic coordination, media education, and leadership in communication training.

• MA in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University (2017)
• BS in Journalism from the University of Nebraska
• Management Certificate from Vanderbilt University
• Financial Management Certificate from Northwestern University

Gehring specializes in communication studies, with a focus on public speaking, digital media literacy, and strategic storytelling. Her work bridges traditional journalism with modern social media dynamics, emphasizing ethical engagement and visual communication.

She has received prestigious honors in television journalism, including:

• 6 Emmy Awards for television writing and producing
• Edward R. Murrow Award for outstanding digital journalism
• CBS Network Excellence in Television Award

Prior to academia, Gehring held senior management roles at CNN, NBC, NBC Asia, New York Times, and USA Today. She also contributes to community initiatives as a volunteer for organizations like TedX Jacksonville and The Homeless Coalition.