Dr. Riva Brown

In this episode of the Women in Industry Podcast, we spoke with Dr. Riva Brown, Associate Professor of Public Relations at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), and a dedicated Global Learning Specialist.

Dr. Brown shares her journey from journalism to higher education, highlighting her teaching philosophy focused on real-world experiential learning and service opportunities for students. She explains the concept of service learning, emphasizing its role in enabling students to apply classroom knowledge to assist non-profit organizations.

As a Global Learning Specialist, Dr. Brown is passionate about providing students with international experiences through collaborative online international learning (COIL). Inspired by her personal experiences during Hurricane Katrina, she emphasizes the importance of authentic community involvement and shares her involvement in disaster relief efforts with the American Red Cross.

The episode concludes with gratitude from the hosts and an invitation for listeners to engage with the WIN Podcast community. Dr. Brown's insights into education, service, and global engagement offer a compelling narrative that resonates with listeners passionate about making a positive impact.

Dr. Riva Brown's WIN Page: https://www.comgroup.com/women-in-industry/riva-brown

COIL: https://collab-edu.com/hub/coil/p/whatiscoil

American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/

University Central Arkansas: https://uca.edu/communication/facultystaff/dr-riva-r-brown/

UCA Global Learning:  https://uca.edu/global-learning/contact-us/

ComGroup: https://comgroup.com