Kristin Bartholomae began teaching at USD as an adjunct professor in the Communication Studies program in 2008. She is a former admission counselor and researcher for CNN. She currently teaches Introduction to Media Studies, a foundational course which presents an overview of media industrial structures and operations.

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Mary Brinson, PhD, recently completed her doctorate at the University of California, Santa Barbara and is a visiting assistant professor for the 2010-2011 academic year.   Brinson's PhD was completed in the Department of Communication with emphases in the areas of Media Studies and Intergroup/Intercultural Communication.  Brinson's work and research is interdisciplinary in nature, and she has thus enhanced her doctoral work with a minor in Global Studies, and previously earned a B.A. in Political Science.  She also studies the Arabic language.

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Michael Canepa began teaching at USD in the Fall of 2012. Prior to that, he spent 33 years at the Union-Tribune as a reporter, copy editor and senior page designer before leaving the newspaper industry in September of 2008. While at the U-T he was the recipient of numerous awards, including six in the prestigious Society of News Design competition. In addition to his teaching duties, Canepa also serves on the board of directors at the New Children’s Museum and helps the marketing and communications staff on various projects.

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William Fallon began teaching at USD in 2006. His research focused on humor production in interpersonal communication. As a graduate teaching associate at SDSU, he was voted one of the school’s favorite faculty members in 2004. Before teaching college, Fallon worked as a corporate trainer and an entertainer. An award-winning speaker, he continues to work as a public speaking consultant and professional speaker.

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Charmin Lindholdm graduated from SDSU with an MA in Communication, Interaction Studies. She taught introductory communication classes (public speaking, hybrid) at SDSU and debate at SD City college. She returned from Peace Corps service in June 2006 and really enjoys the luxury of 24 hour running water and electricity! Ms. Lindholm is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster youth in the San Diego County. She currently teaches public speaking, Comm 203.

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T. O’Rourke began teaching at USD in 2008, after working more than 25 years in the marketing communication field. While earning a Master of Arts in Communication Studies at San Diego State University, he conducted groundbreaking research in the area of American funerary participation, and was recognized with the International Communication Association award for instruction excellence. In addition to teaching college courses on public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group interaction, T O’Rourke facilitates communication training for corporate and non-profit clients, and speaks nationally on funeral consumer issues.

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