Diplomacy

Dane Kiambi, an assistant professor of public relations in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, has a keen interest in the role and impact of public relations and strategic communications in fostering democracy, good governance, economic growth and healthy lifestyles, particularly in the developing world. A native of Kenya, Kiambi is a former news reporter and media executive in Nairobi. His research interests are in reputation management, crisis communication, international communication and health communication. (Updated December 2024)

Courtney Hillebrecht’s research focuses on human rights and international law. Her most recent book, published in 2021, dealt with backlash against international courts. Hillebrecht is Hitchcock Family Chair in Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, chair of the Political Science Department, and director of the Forsythe Family Program on Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs. (Updated March 2025.)