Dr. Lori Boyer is a clinical associate professor of Management and Corporate Communication at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Her research explores corporate representations of diversity, equity and inclusion. She also is interested in helping applicants excel in career communications. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Boyer worked in journalism and media relations. 

Dr. Boyer earned a B.A. degree from Spelman College and MA and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Florida.

Dr. Stephanie Mahin is a clinical associate professor of Management and Corporate Communication at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. She teaches Business Communication, Corporate Social Advocacy and Activism, and Corporate Reputation Management. Her research lies at the intersections of business, communication, and society. 

Dr. Mahin received her bachelor’s from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN; her master’s in organizational communication from N.C. State University; and her Ph.D. from the UNC’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media.

Dr. Allison Schlobohm (she/her) is a clinical associate professor of management and corporate communication at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, where she teaches courses on organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion and business communication. She researches the communication practices that dismantle organizational inequities, including inclusive classroom and business methods that encourage “courageous conversations'' about challenging topics.

Dr. Schlobohm’s MA and PhD in communication are from UNC-Chapel Hill, and her BA in communication is from Truman State University.

Dr. Josh Smicker is a teaching assistant professor of communication and director of the public speaking program at North Carolina State University. His research specializes in contemporary digital media culture and cultural studies.

He received his Masters and PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his Bachelors degree from Pennsylvania State University.