Faculty

Elmhurst’s distinguished communication arts and sciences faculty are first and foremost dedicated teachers, but their valuable real-world experience enriches classroom discussions as well.

Full-Time Faculty

Courtney Miller, Ph.D.

Dean, School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Professor, Communication
Department of Communication and Media

• Send an email cwmiller@elmhurst.edu
• (630) 617-3240
• Lehmann Hall, Room 205

Kristyn Jo Benedyk

Associate Professor, Digital Media; Program Director, Digital Media
Department of Communication and Media

• Send an email kristynjo.benedyk@elmhurst.edu
• (630) 617-3092
• Daniels Hall, Room 315

John Klein

Assistant Professor, Digital Media
Department of Communication and Media

• Send an email john.klein@elmhurst.edu
• (630) 617-3124
• Daniels Hall, Room 316

Rachel Reznik, Ph.D.

Professor, Communication
Department of Communication and Media

• Send an email reznikr@elmhurst.edu
• (630) 617-6158
• Lehmann Hall, 207

Thomas Salek, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Communication
Department of Communication and Media

• Send an email thomas.salek@elmhurst.edu
• (630) 617-5793
• Lehmann Hall, Room 209

Sarah Strom Kays, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Communication and Media
Department of Communication and Media

• Send an email stromkayss@elmhurst.edu
• (630) 617-3517
• Lehmann Hall, Room 210

Deirdre Zerilli, Ph.D.

Lecturer, Communication
Department of Communication and Media

• Send an email deirdre.zerilli@elmhurst.edu
• (630) 617-6170
• Lehmann Hall, Room 206A

Adjunct Faculty