Chrissy Cruz, M.A., M.Ed., Ed.S.
Founder and CEO | Lecturer, University of Florida and University of Miami
About Me
Welcome to my digital teaching portfolio. I am a Lecturer at the University of Miami School of Communication and a Lecturer in the University of Florida’s Department of Public Relations within the College of Journalism and Communications. I also teach at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of Central Florida and the University of North Florida School of Communication.
I hold a Master of Mass Communication with a specialization in Public Relations from the University of Florida. My academic background also includes a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Psychology, a Master of Education, and an Educational Specialist degree, equipping me with a multidisciplinary approach to communication, teaching, and student development.
My work sits at the intersection of strategic communication, industry practice, and experiential learning, with a focus on preparing students to succeed in today’s evolving media and communication landscape.
Teaching Experience
I bring over 16 years of university teaching experience, specializing in strategic communication and public relations education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I currently lead courses in Public Relations Campaigns (Capstone), Public Relations Writing, Strategic Communication, and Integrated Campaigns.
My teaching is grounded in an industry-driven approach, where students work on real-world campaigns, develop client-ready materials, and build portfolio-quality work that reflects current professional standards in public relations, digital media, and brand strategy.
With a focus on both strategy and execution, I equip students with the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and transition confidently into competitive roles across public relations, advertising, and marketing.
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 of Comuníq PR and Marketing, I lead a boutique public relations consultancy serving mission-driven organizations across the arts, education, nonprofit, and lifestyle sectors. My work focuses on public relations strategy, digital brand development, and integrated communications.
Previously, as a Project Manager and Consultant at Carnegie Higher Education Marketing and National Program Manager at Shorelight Education, I led global communications, institutional branding initiatives, and public relations campaigns for universities across the United States, supporting enrollment growth and brand positioning.
I bring this industry experience directly into the classroom, where students engage in real-world campaigns, develop media-ready writing, and produce portfolio-quality work that leads to internships and full-time roles in public relations, advertising, and corporate communication.
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