Leadership | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

Our Dean

An internationally recognized leader, Raul Reis was named dean of UNC Hussman in July 2022 after 25 years of experience in academia and a track record for creating nationally ranked programs that prepare students for the fast-paced world of digital media. Reis worked for many years as a newspaper, television and magazine reporter and editor for Brazilian and U.S. news organizations.

At UNC, Reis is emphasizing community, diversity, equity and inclusion and building on the school’s traditional strengths of teaching, research and public service with a commitment to student success and thought leadership in media and journalism.

Executive Leadership Team

The UNC Hussman Executive Leadership Team (ELT) — composed of faculty and staff leaders representing the school’s academic programs, administrative departments and key initiatives — meets regularly to advise the Dean, manage school priorities, identify emerging opportunities and address challenges facing the school community.

Lucinda Austin

Associate Professor
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research

Jules Dixon-Green

Professor of the Practice
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Curriculum

Livis Freeman

Associate Professor
Assistant Dean for Course Management and Staffing

Dan Margolies

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Trevy McDonald

Associate Professor
Associate Dean of Access, Belonging, Inclusion, Dignity, and Excellence (ABIDE)

Danita Morgan

Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Affairs
Class of ’81 and ’17

Kyle York

Director of Communications

Mark Richardson

Associate Dean of Business and Finance

Staff Leadership Council

The UNC Hussman Staff Leadership Council (SLC) is a committee of staff leaders that represent the school’s administrative departments and elevate staff perspectives for awareness and consideration by the Dean and school leadership. The SLC meets monthly to share information from their areas, to identify opportunities to collaborate and to collectively address challenges affecting staff.

Erica Beshears Perel

Director, Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media
Adjunct Instructor

Brad Bynum

Accountant

Jay Eubank

Director of Career Services

Casey Hart

Assistant Director, Graduate Studies

Monica Hill

Director, North Carolina Scholastic Media Association

Sharon Jones

Director of Academic Advising and Student Engagement

Stacy Outlaw

Senior Director of Undergraduate Program

Mark Richardson

Associate Dean of Business and Finance

Michael Sharpe

Information & Technology Manager

Dina Sikora

Human Resources Consultant

Kate Tompkins

Park Library Director

Crystal Wu

Communications and Marketing Strategist

Volunteer Leaders

The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media has three volunteer-driven boards — the Foundation Board, Board of Advisers and Alumni Board — that advise the school’s leadership. They share a common goal to raise funds and resources to support the school; raise awareness of the school’s mission, activities and achievements; and advocate for the school.

Meet the Boards