Damilola Oduolowu

Damilola Oduolowu is a second-year doctoral student and graduate assistant at the Missouri School of Journalism, where he’s studying media sociology with a particular emphasis on digital journalism. He is studying the dynamics of citizen journalism practices and their implications for journalism and society. He also explores research in environmental journalism and journalism ethics. Dami is the current Director … Continued

Vy Luong

Vy Luong is a PhD candidate studying media sociology and media management. Her research focuses on the intersection of organizational studies, media innovation and identity. Vy employs a range of methodological approaches – including qualitative, quantitative and computational methods – to examine the impact of social, organizational and personal factors on journalistic practices and identity … Continued

Justin F. Willett

JUSTIN F. WILLETT is Research Director for the Novak Leadership Institute. His research examines how leadership communication shapes workplace culture and enhances employee engagement and well-being. He also investigates narrative persuasion mechanisms in health communication, exploring how storytelling influences health attitudes and behaviors. Willett teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels, while mentoring students in their … Continued