Talisha Dunn-Square

Talisha Dunn-Square serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Communications within the College of Arts & Sciences, leveraging over 10 years of award-winning industry experience in public relations, journalism, and marketing to inform her teaching practice. She identifies as a "practitioner who loves to teach" with expertise spanning traditional and digital media platforms.

Her educational foundation includes:

• B.A. in Mass Communications from Southern University and A&M College
• M.A. in Organizational Communications from Bowie State University

Professional focus areas encompass Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Journalism, Marketing, and Organizational Communications, with notable industry contributions including chief publicist duties for the post-Hurricane Katrina Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project where she coordinated events with high-profile figures like Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco. Her corporate experience includes developing strategic communication plans for diverse businesses across traditional publications (The Advocate), digital outlets (Patch Media, Examiner.com), and infrastructure projects.

Recognition includes:

• Outstanding Young Faculty award (College of Arts & Sciences, 2015-2016)
• Louisiana Press Association honors
• Women in Media accolades
• World Road Association PIARC distinctions
• Press Club of New Orleans commendations

Active in professional development through the National Association of Black Journalists, Baltimore Association of Black Journalists, and Maryland Communication Association, she bridges academic theory with real-world application in corporate communications strategy. No information is available regarding research grants, laboratory facilities, or student mentorship activities.