Ji Yoon (Karen) Han

M.S., Syracuse University (Public Relations)
B.A., BEc, Ewha Woman’s University (Journalism, Economics)

Karen’s research interest lies in health campaign message, risk communication, effectiveness of new media, and reputation management. She is currently studying how nonprofit organizations affect national branding.

Prior to joining the Ph.D. program, Karen worked as an account executive at Hill & Knowlton. As a PR professional, she worked for many global companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Acuvue, Nivea, and LG Mobile. Karen also worked for various nonprofit organizations related to recycling, legal aid, and prevention of alcohol poisoning. During her master’s year, she served the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and worked at Hill Communication, a student-run PR firm of Syracuse University.