Skip to main content

Advisory Council

The Jack J. Valenti School of Communication Advisory Council is composed of 16 distinguished alumni, industry leaders and community representatives. The council provides vital support, advice and counsel to the school's leadership, faculty and students to advance the school's mission. Through their diverse expertise and active involvement, the council ensures the school remains responsive to industry trends and maintains its commitment to educational excellence.

cathy-frank-headshot.png

Cathy Frank

President,
 Reunions by Class Act

david_skalsky.png

David Skalsky

President,
 Gotham Image Works, Inc.

dominique-sachse-headshot.png

Dominique Sachse

News Anchor,

KPRC-TV

ed-davis-headshot.png

Ed Davis

Vice President, Client Services,
Stein AIS

eric-herrera.png

Eric Herrera

Founder & Principal Consultant,

Matchstick Public Relations

erin-powers-headshot.png

Erin Powers

Principal,

Powers MediaWorks LLC

shawn-collier-headshot.png

Shawn Collier

Writer | Strategist | Team Builder | Entrepreneur, Axiom

lynn-birdwell-headshot.png

Lynn Birdwell

Executive Producer,

Birdhouse Productions

natalie-camarata-headshot.png

Natalie Camarata

Brand Experience Manager,
Daikin North America

patricia-torres-burd-headshot.png

Patricia Torres-Burd

Managing Director,
Media Development Investment Fund

patrick-cassidy-headshot.png

Patrick Cassidy

Director of Investor Relations,

Apache Corporation

phil-morabito-headshot.png

Phil Morabito

Chief Executive Officer,

Pierpont Communications

Michael Walderon

VP, Corporate Comm,
Lyondell Bassell

Roger Rohatgi

BP VP,

Global Head of Design

Rob Whitney

VP of Marketing,

Univar Solutions