Adjunct Instructor

Tyrell Heaton

Tyrell Heaton is an Emmy Award–winning journalist and communications professional whose experience spans more than 100 countries. An accomplished freelance photojournalist, he has reported from locations ranging from Antarctica to Afghanistan, documenting people, places and pivotal moments with a global perspective. His writing and images have appeared in international outlets, and his experience includes crafting remarks for two U.S. presidents as well as leading proactive and crisis communications tied to national and international breaking news.

Ty has served as a lead interviewer, writer and editor on high-profile news releases distributed to major media organizations worldwide. His travels provided encounters that taught him about the world and himself to create a unique voice as a writer and keen vision as a photographer.

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