Communication Arts Department

Media & Faith: Keying into Contemporary Culture

Franciscan University Communication Arts Conference: April 1-2, 2011

Speakers for the Media and Faith Conference

• Dr. Wayne Lewis – professor of Communication Arts, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Media & Faith conference director and host
• Marianna Alacchi – Screen Actors Guild member, special effects make-up artist
• Sherry Kennedy Brownrigg – media producer, president: The Kennedy Brownrigg Group
• Dr. James Coyle – professor of Communication Arts, Franciscan University of Steubenville
•  Tom Crowe – web content editor, Franciscan University of Steubenville; contributor, CatholicVote.com
• Chris Frederick – producer, casting director, national television host
• Stephen Gajdosik – president: Catholic Radio Association
• Dr. Eugene Gan – professor of Communication Arts, Franciscan University of Steubenville
• Lisa M. Hendey – founder and editor of CatholicMom.com
• Odd Hynnekliev – cinematographer & film producer: Yohan, The Child Wanderer.
• Kelly Lecker – digital news editor, Columbus Dispatch
• Dr. Jay Libby – professor, Bethany College
• Terry Mattingly – director: Washington Journalism Center
• Kaitlyn McCarthy – manager of online communications: Jesuit Conference of the United States
• Tim McDonough – breaking news editor/online: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
• Dino Orsatti – radio morning-show host: WCDK-FM The River
• Grete Salomonsen – director of the 2010 hit film Yohan, the Child Wanderer.
• Dr. David Schaefer – professor of Communication Arts, Franciscan University of Steubenville
• Russell Shaw – author and communication faculty member, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Rome)
• Kevin Shook – attorney & partner, Frost Brown Todd
• Tom Sofio – associate director of public relations, Franciscan University of Steubenville
• Cris Taylor – casting director
• Stephanie Tracy – communication manager, Redeptorists of the Baltimore Province
• Matt Wieglos – executive producer of American Catholic Radio
• Jeff Young – producer, Catholic Foodie podcast