Chrissy Cruz, M.A., M.Ed., Ed.S.
Lecturer, University of Miami | Instructor, University of Central Florida
About Me
Welcome to my digital teaching portfolio. I am a Lecturer at the University of Miami School of Communication and an instructor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of Central Florida. I have 12 years of university teaching experience, focusing on Ad/PR, intercultural communication, instructional communication, and business communication.
I hold a Master of Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. My academic journey is further distinguished by a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Psychology, a Master of Education, and an Educational Specialist degree, all from UF, equipping me with advanced skills in instructional design, curriculum development, and faculty development.
Teaching Experience
Over the past twelve years, I have taught at the University of Florida, UMass Boston, University of Miami, University of Central Florida, and Santa Fe College, bringing a multi-institutional approach to my teaching and ensuring a scholarly and innovative methodology in communication education.
My teaching spans a wide array of communication courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including Public Relations & Strategic Communication, Social Media, Digital Marketing, and Advertising, Public Speaking & Debate, and Executive Business & Leadership Communication.
Lecturer | Founder and CEO | Comuníq PR
Chrissy Cruz
Award winning educator Editorial News Features:
Nicholson News and Faculty Focus.
PR Business Owner and Industry Experience
As the Founder and Business Owner of Comuníq PR and Marketing, I lead a boutique public relations consultancy serving mission-driven clients across the arts, design, education, and nonprofit sectors focusing on public relations, digital brand strategy, and corporate consulting.
Integrating my experience as a Project Manager at Credo (now Carnegie), a nationally recognized higher education consulting firm, and National Program Manager at Shorelight Education, I led institutional branding initiatives and public relations campaigns for universities across the country.
I fuse my teaching experience and industry expertise into the classroom, equipping students with real-world communication campaigns, media writing, and portfolio-quality work, leading to internships and full-time roles in public relations, advertising, and corporate communication.
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