Biography
Pamela Brubaker is a communications scholar and professor of public relations at Brigham Young University. Her research explores how media and online communications are used—and can be used more effectively—to strengthen relationships. She is an ardent scholar of today’s digital media environment. Her exploration of mass communications and strategic communications has led to a greater understanding of the impact communications has on individuals, organizations, and society. She earned a doctorate in mass communications from The Pennsylvania State University as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communications from BYU. Her research emerged from her public relations experience in the technology industry where she worked in media relations as well as corporate and marketing communications.
Research Interests
Communication TechnologySocial Media
Public Relations
Media Effects
Mediated Communication
Strategic Communications
Religion Online
Teaching Interests
Public Relations StrategyQuantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
Data Analysis
Digital Storytelling/Visual Communications
Media Writing
Strategic Communications
Professional Citizenship
- Committee/Council Chair, AEJMC Communication Technology Division (2018 - 2019)
- Committee/Council Chair, AEJMC Public Relations Division - Social Media Chair (2018 - 2019)
- Committee/Council Chair, AEJMC Communication Technology Division (2017 - 2018)
- Committee/Council Chair, AEJMC Public Relations Division - Social Media Vice Chair (2017 - 2018)
- Committee/Council Chair, AEJMC Communication Technology Division (2016 - 2017)
- Committee/Council Member, AEJMC Public Relations Division - Social Media Committee (2015 - 2017)
- Committee/Council Chair, AEJMC Communication Technology Division (2015 - 2016)
- Other, Public Relations Society of America (2015 - 2016)