Ghislaine Lewis

Associate Professor in Communication Studies (tenured 2021)

University of Lynchburg, Va., USA    August 2017- June 2026

• Developed, coordinated, and administered course material for:

  • COMM 101 - Argumentation and Advocacy (Speechmaking)

  • COMM 201 - Media Writing

  • COMM 202 - Multimedia Reporting and Writing

  • COMM 381 - Social and Mobile Reporting

  • COMM 398 - Global Media in the Digital Age

  • COMM 411 - Supervised Practicum

  • COMM 450 - Investigative Storytelling

  • HONS  343  - China in the Caribbean

• Co-planned and team-taught in the Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership:

  • LS 690A -Capstone: Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Faculty Teaching and Learning  Fellow (2024 - 2026)

• Co-led the development and implementation of majors in Digital Media Communications, Diversity Strategies (Adult Education), and minors in Digital Media Arts and Digital Media Marketing.

• Advisor for the University of Lynchburg campus newspaper, The Critograph

Co-Chair for Africana Studies

University of Lynchburg, Va., USA    September 2019 - June 2024

• Co-launched the development and promotion of  the Africana Studies major and minor

• Developed, coordinated, and administered course material for:

  • AFRS 101 - Introduction to Africana Studies

  • AFRS 398 - Special Topics in Africana Studies

• Advisor for the African Caribbean Union

Executive Director

Pierce Street Gateway, Lynchburg, Va., USA            January 2022 - December 2024

• Managed and executed the Pierce Street Gateway strategic plan with the Board of Directors.

• Researched and developed funding opportunities for the Pierce Street Gateway.

• Developed Pierce Street Gateway communications content and ensured timely distribution.

• Provided ongoing administrative support for Pierce Street Gateway’s website and social media outlets.

• Spearheaded development, management, and maintenance of Pierce Street Gateway’s community engagement strategy.

• Established strong relationships with neighbors, community partners, and City of Lynchburg leadership

Consultant

Centra Health/University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Va., USA       September 2023 - September 2024

• Collaborated to refine and expand the Centra Community Health Needs Assessment measurement tool and discuss outcomes, data, and the recruiting plan.

• Designed and moderated community stakeholder and target population focus groups.

• Analyzed, interpreted, and organized Community Health Needs Assessment data/outcomes for three localities over nine counties in Central Virginia. 

• Presented findings to Bedford, Farmville, and Lynchburg service area stakeholders.

Consultant - Subject Matter Expert

LearningMate, Princeton, NJ, USA                                                  January 2024 - June 2024

• Supported eLearning development by authoring formative learning tools and assessments based on the client's manuscript/course design document for communication studies classes.

• Authored business and communication-related scenarios, questions, lesson introductions, and summaries.

• Incorporated internal and client feedback.

                                        October 2024

• Provided expert consultation for a technical communication class, ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and usability of subject matter.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and review technical documentation, teaching guides, and training materials to enhance students’ online learning experience.

Media Consultant

ElShaFord Media Productions, St. Lucia             January 2016- December 2019

• Advised on research parameters, story development, and interview strategy.

• Edited, produced, and proofread tenders and grant applications.

• Editorial Consultant for Vini Kozé, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Public Education Forum Series.

• Media Consultant, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court E-Litigation Portal.

Lecturer in Journalism

Monash University, Malaysia     March 2015 – August 2017

• Journalism minor coordinator

• Honors Coordinator (2017)

• Developed, coordinated, and administered course material for:

  • AMU 1328 - Introduction to Journalism A (print and broadcast journalism)

  • AMU 2780 - Radio News and Current Affairs

  • AMU 3806 - Business Reporting

  • AMU 3810 – Understanding Trends in Global Media

  • AMU4718 – Arts Honors Dissertation 

• Co-planned and team-taught:

  • AMU4720 – Research Issues and Methodology

  • AMU3650 – A World in Crisis: Multi-level Responses to Global Emergencies

  • AMU4727 – Readings in Social and Cultural Theory