Office: Johnston 334
Phone: 229-3249
Email: bancrof3@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.S., Political Science (University of Oregon)
Biography: Molly comes to UWM after many years as a professional songwriter, touring musician, and music producer in Boston and Atlanta. In her career thus far she has toured nationally with major acts, recorded a #1 Billboard dance hit as well as three CDs with her band LIFT, and produced two critically acclaimed solo CDs. Molly's music has been featured in many network TV shows as well. She comes to UWM with an intellectual curiosity as well as a desire to delve further into subjects involving cultural effects of media and global popular music/media industries and to integrate her practice with theory. Hobbies include indie films, outdoor adventures and travel.
Office: Johnston 317
Phone: 229-6308
E-mail: maboehm@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 142 (Television and Radio in American Society)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: In May 2007, Martha graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication with an emphasis in broadcast journalism. However, she missed her graduation ceremony because she spent two weeks in Australia with the International Scholar Laureate Program for a Delegation on Journalism. The time she spent there sparked her interest in researching Australia's broadcast media system and comparing it to our own.
Besides traveling, she also enjoys playing and watching sports and going to the movies and quoting lines from them. She was on UWM's swim team in her sophomore year, and she interned in the news department at WUWM-Milwaukee Public Radio in spring 2006 as well as in the news and sports department at WITI-TV (FOX 6) in summer 2006. She would like to pursue a career as a TV travel or sports journalist.
Office: Johnston 332
Phone: 229-6308
E-mail: alboll@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 260 (Contemporary Non-Fiction Media)
Education: B.F.A., Art, Journalism and Mass Communication (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Alicia was born and raised in the now-disappearing cornfields of Cottage Grove, WI, a suburb of Madison. After a three-semester stint at UW-Madison she transferred to UW-Milwaukee in search of a different photography program (and a much-needed change of scenery). Realizing that a career based solely in the arts could very well land her on the streets, she added broadcast journalism to the mix to pursue a photojournalism career. Alicia graduated from UWM in 2005 and has been working as a part-time photojournalist and ENG tech for WISN-TV ever since. She spends the bulk of her weekends waking up at 1:00 a.m. to edit tapes, shoot crime scenes, and run live shots for "12 News This Morning." In 2006 Alicia returned to UWM to begin work on a documentary about Jewish culture in Wisconsin's small towns. By 2007 she officially had become a graduate student in the mass communication program. An avid volunteer, Alicia has a strong interest in facilitating Milwaukee's struggling community development. She plans to focus her graduate studies somewhere within the broad topic of the media and strong communities.
Office: Johnston 332
Phone: 229-6308
E-mail: ychang@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 505 (Research for Adverstising, PR, and Journalism)
Education: B.A., Journalism (Eastern Illinois University)
Biography: Youngchi was born in South Korea and lived there for about 20 years. Three years ago, she got on a plane to the United States with a dream and a hope to be a professor. In December 2006, she graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. During her years at the school, she worked for the school newspaper and was a contributor for a Korean newspaper in Chicago. Her interests are varied; they include gender (sexuality) and media, media effects/roles in politics, media and violence, and international media/journalism.
Youngchi loves doing outdoor activities and having fun at what she does. She also loves reading thriller, mystery, and romantic comedy books as well as women's literature. She hopes that someday she can be a capable and kind professor like the professors at UWM.
Office: Johnston 324
Phone: 229-3249
Email: sdraeger@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 101 (Introduction to Mass Media)
Education: B.S., Psychology (University of Wisconsin La Crosse)
Biography: Jenn, a first year graduate student at UWM, was born and raised in the Milwaukee area. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2005 with a bachelor's in psychology. After the bartending world lost its allure she moved back to Milwaukee in hopes of finding a "real job"; upon finding one, she looked for a way to lose it just as quickly. Her aspiration to go back to school was always a thought but is now finally a reality. Her research interests reside in Media Law, and she is beginning to develop a thesis on libel law. In her free time she likes to travel, paint, and attend as many Brewer's games as possible. She looks forward to the challenges that teaching will bring and plans to work toward a career as a professor.
Office: Johnston 334
Phone: 229-3249
Email: dfabiano@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.A., English (UW-Parkside)
Biography: This is DeAnna's first year as a TA and, although she graduated with a bachelor's degree in English rather than mass communication, she feels prepared and excited to embrace a new subject; despite her naturally apprehensive and nervous demeanor and tendency to sweat profusely under pressure, she works best when running somewhat blind into a challenge. She enjoys using the words "although" and "despite" in unnecessarily long sentences.
DeAnna would like to work on a literary magazine with glossy pics of amateur art and also looks forward to researching some topics that fascinate her: sex and relationships (although she hates to admit this interest because it makes her feel ordinary), education, language and consciousness, mental illness, the Facebook frenzy, monsters in literature and film, the drug culture, the popularity of beat literature, the French New Wave, the strange desire to reproduce, the history of anorexia, her hand fetish, and many more.
She would like to create both observational and reflexive documentaries but has a lifelong goal to cinematically and/or theatrically adapt Don DeLillo's White Noise and/or Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio. Although she thinks that Cosmo Kramer is the sexiest man in syndication, her ideal man is a Woody Allen-slash-Tom Selleck-a la Magnum P.I. blend.
She loves chocolate (Ugh! That ordinary thing again), creative non-fiction, walking by the lake, Godard's Band of Outsiders, pink lemonade green tea, driving without a destination, international soccer, daydreaming, quotes, Pete and Pete, watching people, and Bruce Springsteen's I'm On Fire. Her favorite letter is "L."
Office: Johnston 317
Phone: 229-6308
Email: ahaywood@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 560 (History of Mass Media)
Education: B.A., Broadcast Journalism (UWM); Post-Graduate Certificate in Content Creation for Film, Television, & Digital Entertainment Media (UCLA-Extension)
Biography: Twelve years after saying goodbye to the Midwest, radio, television, and independent film producer Alicia Haywood returns to UWM on a much-needed break from Hollywood! She's hoping that this arctic reality check will offer some perspective on the educational value of the media and allow her to reset her career path. To date, Alicia's action-packed career credits include ABC Radio Networks, The History Channel, E! Entertainment/The Style Network, King World Productions/CBS Television Distribution, and production accounting work for more than a dozen television movies and series, as well as 28 theatrically-released feature films. Alicia has also produced three short films that have successfully screened in dozens of film festivals across the US and Canada. One of those films has been licensed for national television syndication (set to air throughout the first quarter of 2008). Alicia is a current member of American Women in Radio and Television and the National Association of Black Journalists.
A final word on hobbies: none! She's been too busy working. But now that she's back in town, Alicia is looking forward to developing a few (as soon as it reaches 75 degrees)!
Office: Johnston 337
Phone: 229-1114
E-mail: jkendall@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 214 (Advertising in American Society)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Justin was born and raised in Milwaukee and enjoys it here; thus, he is continuing his education at UW-Milwaukee. He plans to study the evolution and effects of the Internet as an advertising medium. In May 2006, he obtained his bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication with a focus on advertising and a Digital Arts & Culture certificate. He mainly dabbles in graphic design and different I.T. venues, so he is a bit of a technology junkie. He has worked in the past as an I.T. Technician and currently does web design. He is looking forward to being a TA in JMC 214 and working with Joette. They are both huge animal lovers, so Justin thinks that things will work out fine, just fine.
Office: Johnston 334
Phone: 229-3249
Email: amandal2@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, Sociology (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Amanda completed her undergraduate degree at UWM in journalism and mass communication and sociology. As a graduate student, she is looking forward to sharpening her research and critical thinking skills as well as being a teaching assistant. Outside of school, Amanda will continue to work for a tobacco cessation research study where she can apply her interests in research and healthcare. Amanda is a native of a small town in Wisconsin and is quite happy to be living in a city complete with food delivery, shopping, and vegetarian options at restaurants and grocery stores. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, her cat, television, or a good book.
Office: Johnston 337
Phone: 229-1114
E-mail: liang@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 214 (Advertising in American Society)
Education: B.A., Communication (China Agricultural University)
Biography: In June 2007 Xuan received her bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism. She then left Beijing for the United States to further explore media studies. She is a TA for Joette Rockow in Advertising in American Society. Xuan would like to develop her interests in the areas of advertising, public relations, consumer behavior, and/or international media. She lives in an old-fashioned but cute apartment, and enjoys everything here. She is also a huge fan of outdoor activities, as well as detective films and novels.
Office: Johnston 317
Phone: 229-6308
E-mail: liub@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 505 (Research for Advertising, Public Relations, and Journalism)
Education: B.A., English/Translation (Nankai University, China)
Biography: Bingying graduated from Nankai University in China in June 2007 and then came to UWM to pursue her Master's degree in Media Studies. She loves singing and performing and has been to Australia, South Korea, Germany, and Taiwan to participate in international music festivals and choral contests. She also enjoys working in front of the camera. She worked as a part-time news anchor in Nankai University TV Station for three years when she was an undergraduate, and now she's an intern reporter covering the Milwaukee Bucks NBA team for CCTV. She looks forward to being a TA and working with students this semester. She believes that it is a great opportunity to learn more about American life and culture.
Office: Johnston 324
Phone: 229-3249
Email: tmacafee@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 101 (Introduction to Mass Media)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Born and raised in Milwaukee, Tim still refers to water fountains as "bubblers" and is quite proud of that fact. He loves the city of Milwaukee and all that comes with it but would like to live outside the safe confines of his hometown at some point in his life. Tim enjoys watching and playing most sports, but above all he enjoys running. He also enjoys many styles of music and can even play guitar and the drums fairly well.
Tim's research interests focus on political communication and the Internet. Specifically, he is studying how young people use Facebook for political purposes. He has also co-authored an article in the Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics titled "Anchors Away: Media Framing of Broadcast Television News Anchors." He looks forward to the final year of his master's career and all the joy that it will bring.
Office: Johnston 324
Phone: 229-3249
E-mail: marinet3@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 101 (Introduction to Mass Media)
Education: B.A., Mass Communication, with a minor in English Liberal Arts (UW-Eau Claire)
Biography: Born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Anthony is by nature an enormous Packers fan. In December 2005, he graduated from UW-Eau Claire, where he majored in mass communication with an emphasis in public relations. He minor was in English liberal arts. After graduation, he spent some time traveling throughout Europe, which was an amazing experience. Anthony's passion is music, and he sees as much live music as possible. Consequently, he enjoys discussing music with anyone. He also plays the guitar and dabbles in percussion.
This is Anthony's second year in the mass communication graduate program and his second year as a teaching assistant. He is developing his master's thesis on music, indie culture, and subcultures on the internet.
Office: Johnston 317
Phone: 229-6308
Email: emilyam3@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 560 (History of Mass Media)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, Art History (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Emily completed her bachelor's degree in 2005 and spent a few months in London. She started considering graduate study in mass communication when she was completing her degree and became increasingly intrigued by the field. She knows that she will continue to enjoy the academically challenging environment and is happy to be a TA.
Office: Johnston 324
Phone: 229-3249
E-mail: jmcgann@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 101 (Introduction to Mass Media)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Janice is a second-year graduate student. She received her bachelor's degree from UWM in journalism and mass communications with an emphasis in advertising. She is an international student from Canada, and she was captain of the UWM women's soccer team. She loves the East Side, specifically sushi restaurants, coffee shops and the lakefront. She loves to do anything outdoors, especially in the fall and winter months. Janice is often confused with her grandmother, as they both enjoy knitting, baking, and scrapbooking.
Office: Johnston 334
Phone: 229-3249
E-mail: apease@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Andrew was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but he moved to Wisconsin at an early age and has always considered Milwaukee home. He switched majors about a gazillion times (give or take five) before finally deciding on journalism. He graduated from UWM in 2006 with a major in journalism (print emphasis) and a minor in history. He is looking forward to his role as a teaching assistant. He hopes to learn a lot from his students.
Office: Johnston 334
Phone: 229-3249
Email: kristis5@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, Political Science (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Kristi was born and (partly) raised in the Milwaukee area. She also spent about half of her childhood living in the lovely state of Washington. She graduated from UWM in May 2007 with a degree in journalism and mass communication and political science, so she is brand new to the graduate program. At the moment she's torn between her interest in media law and sports media and has not decided what the focus of her graduate study will be (she would love to find some brilliant and unique way to combine them). She also loves doing videography, reading, and football. As anyone who knows her will say, she is a fanatical football fan; she will readily admit that she's never as insane as when she's watching a Packers or Seahawks game.
Office: Johnston 324
Phone: 229-3249
E-mail: mjturner@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 101 (Introduction to Mass Media)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, with a minor in Psychology (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Matt vividly remembers saving up for his first Crash Test Dummy action figure as a child growing up in Madison, Wisconsin. A short time after he finally purchased it, he wanted a Ninja Turtles action figure too. Following that, it was G.I. Joe, Game-boy, more turtles, and the list went on. After a time, he began to wonder where his wants and desires were coming from and whether they were even his own. Out of these innocent, juvenile ponderings grew a fascination with the media and the ways people are affected by the messages. These days, it's a cell phone, an ipod, and a car-but are these desires of his any less artificial than those of his naive youth?
As a TA, he wants to make media studies as exciting to students as it is to him by helping to reveal the many less noticeable ways we are affected by the media we consume. After all, if one's very desires and even body image can be so easily manipulated, then it has never been more essential to be critical of what we consume and what we believe.
Office: Johnston 332
Phone: 229-6308
E-mail: willi294@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 460 (Gender and the Media)
Education: B.A., Medieval Studies (University of California, Davis)
Biography: Mara is a recent transplant from the central Valley of California. She has spent the last eight years studying and working at UC Davis. While there, she hosted and produced "The Fringe," a weekly feminist- and LGBT-themed public affairs radio program on KDVS. In addition to radio, she has been involved with the Queer Zine Archive project and making her own zines. She is looking forward to the challenge of returning to school and becoming a TA.
Office: Johnston 334
Phone: 229-3249
Email: dwise@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: David completed his undergraduate degree at UWM in journalism and mass communication with an emphasis in print journalism. In addition to his work as a TA, he is the Milwaukee Bureau Chief for WisPolitics.com. He has returned to UWM after serving a year with the Army Reserves in Iraq. He kept a regular blog relating his experiences for those back home.
Office: Johnston 337
Phone: 229-1114
E-mail: pengyu@uwm.edu
Course: JMC 214 (Advertising in American Society)
Education: M.A., Foreign Language and Literature (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Peng graduated from UW-Milwaukee in May 2007 with his master's degree in foreign language and literature, concentrating on comparative literature. He received his bachelor's degree in English language and literature at Ningbo University in China. After two years' graduate study of literature and film, Peng found his home at JMC. He currently serves as the president of Chinese Students and Scholars Association at UWM. Peng is very interested in politics and loves to explore the media world through the lens of politics. He also writes poems and sees poetry as the most beautiful and powerful language in the world, providing a great channel for men's streams of emotion.