Stefanie Powers, B.A., M.S.
Assistant Professor
Managing Editor, iPulse
Basic Information
Department
Office Location
3601 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Professional Profile
Stefanie Powers has had excellent opportunities to work in the field of communication throughout her career. She has worked as a staff writer for key publications in the South County area, including the Boca Raton News and Forum Publishing Group, covering general assignment stories. Furthermore, she produced two weekly columns titled “Educational Achievers” and “Voice of the People.” In addition to teaching at Lynn, Powers is the chair of multimedia journalism; the faculty advisor for the student newspaper, the iPulse; co-chair of internships for the College of International Communication and a freshman advisor.
Aside from working at the Boca Raton News and Forum Publishing Group, Powers worked at Pierson Grant Public Relations. At Pierson Grant, she represented a variety of clients, such as Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Jamba Juice and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Prior to becoming an instructor in the College of International Communication, Powers coordinated all academic projects for the Office of Academic Affairs. In this role, she assisted the Vice President of Academic Affairs in support projects for all the academic colleges as well as academic units at Lynn University.
Education
- B.A., Florida Atlantic University
- M.S., Lynn University
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Specialties
- Journalism
- Mass Media
- Popular culture
- Online and print journalism
- First year experience
- Public speaking
Areas of Scholarship and Professional Practice
- Journalism
- Mass media studies
Awards/Honors
- Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Florida College Press Association
- National Communication Association
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