Erika Grodzki, Ph.D.

Professor, Advertising and Public Relations

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Education/Academic qualifications

B.A., English and Speech Communication (double major), Muskingum University  
M.A., Mass Communication, Miami University  
Ph.D., Kulturwissenschaft, European University Viadrina

Areas of Scholarship

  • Intercultural communication
  • International communication
  • International advertising

Professional Organizations

  • American Advertising Federation
  • Founder, Language, Culture and Politics Association, 2009
    • Member, Scientific Committee, Language, Culture and Politics Association, 2022-2024
  • Broadcasting Education Association (BEA)
    • Chair, Service Learning and Community Engagement division, BEA, 2025-2026
    • Vice Chair, Service Learning and Community Engagement division, BEA, 2023-2024
    • Judge, Best of Festival Awards, BEA, 2023-2024
    • Chair, International Division, BEA, 2021-2023
    • Peer-reviewer, paper competition, International Division, BEA, 2023-2024

Awards and Honors

  • Fulbright Senior Lecturer Award, 2009
  • Who's Who Among American Teachers

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Research Interests

  • Intercultural communication
  • International communication
  • International advertising

Disciplines

  • International and Intercultural Communication
  • Public Relations and Advertising