Payne on Politics

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 Ian Sullivan and Mick Lohr are two student-athletes who are a part of Emerson's Communication Studies Department seeking to create NIL opportunities for ALL student-athletes. They're doing so through an app called CollegiateX and their group, Lions Connect. They've collaborated with Suffolk University to help further push their mission. Listen in and hear about the amazing program they seek to create. 

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Olivia Holub, a second-year sports communication major with a minor in podcasting, radio, and streaming media, speaks on the opportunities Emerson has given her and how Emerson really prepares you for the workplace.Emerson's Sports Communication Superteam is made up of professors and some of whom include Dr. Charles Steinberg (Paw Sox's President), Dr. Laurin Anderson, Tim Neverett (Voice of LA Dodgers), Prof. John Zannis (NBC-Sports, Boston),  Prof. Kevin Mercuri (Protheta), Prof. Kevin Mitchell (Founder of ESportsX), Prof. Brad Ross, and Dr. Mary Ann. This superteam builds upon a legacy of leadership as we train the next generation to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities in an ever-changing global sports marketplace.Connect with Olivia:www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaholubhttps://www.instagram.com/oliviaholub11/

On this episode of Payne on Politics, we chat with DJ Mara, a third-year student studying political communication and journalism, on how he is leveraging professional opportunities in sports and politics to build bridges in his community.Connect with DJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djmara/

Makeighly dos Santos is the current Ms. International World Petite (https://www.msinternationalworld.com/) and an International Political Communication student at Emerson College. She has become a prominent member of the Boston community after arriving only this past September. In this podcast, she shares her perspective on space law and the growing need for clear legal frameworks as space becomes more accessible.Stay up to date with Makeighly by connecting with her socials:https://www.instagram.com/makeighlyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/makeighly

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 Listen in as Cole Gustafson & Shawnee Sims, two of our great film students, talk with me about how the Communication Studies Department & Film School bounce off each other. 

Shepard is an Emerson Alum who is currently the Beat The Streets New England's Boston program director. Shepard has been involved with a number of global projects and now uses sports as a way of youth development and civic engagement. As program director he works with over 300 youth annually in the city of Boston, using the sport of wrestling as a gateway for mentorship. 

Siapok Mu began as a journalism undergraduate student and switched to political communications after becoming immersed in public diplomacy and the political campaign trails here in the US. Having enjoyed his undergraduate education here at Emerson, he made the decision to pursue his masters degree here as well.

In this episode of Payne on Politics, host Greg Payne sits down with the Emerson College Professor Adam Franklin-Lyons for an in-depth discussion about the Emerson-Blanquerna 9th Annual Global Summit, a remarkable event set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the 70th Anniversary commemorative concert for Blanquerna University at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. This episode delves into the Catalan context of the concert performance, highlights from the summit, and further showcasing the fusion of culture and education in these global networks.Dr. Adam Franklin-Lyons is interested in almost anything Medieval.He first worked in archives in Catalonia and Valencia investigating famines in the Western Mediterranean. A monograph based on that work is under contract with Pennsylvania State University Press. Currently, he participates in the Travelers Lab at Wesleyan University. The Lab uses computer-based analysis such as GIS to study patterns of mobility and communication. The Lab also invites undergraduates to participate directly in the research of the Lab. As part of this project, Dr. Franklin-Lyons led a group of Marlboro faculty members funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities in developing an undergraduate curriculum combining data science and humanities methods of research in the classroom and in projects addressing social questions in the local community.

One of the biggest challenges today in education is the shortage of Black males in public school education. Explore the day-to-day challenges for Black male teachers who oftentimes are the only prevalent male figure for at risk youth in the public school system. Neil Harris is public school teacher with a specialty in special education and moderate disabilities at the elementary school level. Neil is a Boston Teacher Residency graduate who received his MA in education at UMass Boston and his BA at UMass Amherst.Niko Emack graduated from Emerson College in 2018, where he majored in Political Communication and played soccer in the NCAA. He recently currently graduates from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he studied Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship.

Trey Fuccillo is an Emerson College junior studying Political Communication with minors in Pre-Law and Philosophy. He’s a lifelong resident of Marlborough, Massachusetts, and was recently elected their newest Ward 6 City Councilor. Prior to being elected, Trey worked at Marlborough City Hall and the Marlborough Community Development Authority. In 2022, he served as the Deputy Director of Campus Engagement on Governor Maura Healey’s gubernatorial campaign.Chase Taylor is the Strategic Communications Director at VIVA Politics and a senior Political Communications Major at Emerson College. He has worked on over 30 campaigns as a speechwriter and communications staffer/director. But now, with Trey’s victory, he has successfully won his first campaign as the campaign manager.Trey Fuccillo and Chase Taylor are two Political Communication students who just put years of campaign experience to the test. Meeting early in their time at Emerson, they became friends while working together on the Maura Healey for Governor campaign. They had often discussed the possibility of Trey running for office, but early in May, Trey made the decision to run for Ward 6 City Council in his hometown and hired Chase as his Campaign Manager. For the next six months, they ran a grassroots operation in Marlborough, Massachusetts – a city nestled between Boston and Worcester. Together, they achieved a decisive 68% to 32% victory on Election night. This win makes Trey one of the youngest electeds in Massachusetts.

Danell is an Emerson College alum and former professor in the Communication Studies department. Tune in to hear Danell share what Emerson means to her, and how the Communication Studies department continues to enrich the tradition of being the 1st School of Communication in the U.S. 

 Geoffrey Parish graduated Emerson with a BA in Political Communication and an MBA from Cambridge University in England.  Geoff is the Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Consulate –Hong Kong & Macau, where he leads the team providing advocacy and navigating market access issues on behalf of U.S. companies doing business in the market. Before serving in Hong Kong, Geoff was the Deputy Senior Commercial Officer for India. Based in New Delhi, he managed operations for the agency’s largest overseas post, with seven offices and 70 staff across the country, as well as Commerce’s activities in Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. Geoffrey previously served at the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong (2017-2020), the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai (2015-2017), and at the U.S. Export Assistance Center in Boston (2014-2015).

Twice an Emmy Award-winning television executive producer, Lu Ann Reeb, Emerson College Chair of Journalism, is a longtime broadcast journalist and an entrepreneur, who has launched online media companies. Reeb is founder of Boston Media Group, creating innovative digital and traditional media strategies for clients in various industry sectors. Reeb also founded Legal Talk Network, LLC, an online media and information network for the legal profession, which was acquired by a California firm in 2012. The two Department Chairs discuss Lu Ann's incredible career along with what the future might hold for Emerson College and the creative communicators that study there. 

 Ashley Osmecki is one of the many talented students graduating as part of the class of '23 and officially becoming a member of the Emerson Mafia! From Rosarito, Mexico, to shedding tears of joy in the FC Barca stadium - Camp Nou, Ashley has always approached her Emerson experience with wholehearted enthusiasm. Tune in to hear the story of her leadership and how Emerson College was always her Camelot. 

Emerson student participant for the Barcelona Spring Break Workshop 2023Vice President of Brand Engagement for Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)Content Creator and Assistant Producer for Post Grad Cheat Sheet (Podcast)Emerson College Student Ambassador for the Office of International Student Affairs

An emotional and historic account of a story etched in the souls of many due to John's iconic photo of 14 year old Mary Vecchio over the Body of Jeffery Miller. John re-accounts his steps on Kent State's campus as a student whose iconic photo - one that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize - captures the horror and tragedy of that day. Some would say a photo that helped end the Vietnam war. John shares how the FBI visited his house after he took the photo and the odyssey of getting it published. 

Matt Shearer graduated from Emerson in 2009 and quickly became a well-known local media personality. As an award-winning Reporter for WBZ NewsRadio, he's carved out a niche for highlighting the distinct people and places that make New England special. His unique approach to storytelling has resulted in several viral videos, as well as international press coverage. Matt was born and raised in Massachusetts, so his love for the Commonwealth is evident in every story he shares. Follow Matt on Instagram: reportermatt Twitter: MattWBZ 

 Oliver Rick recently released a new book with co-author Dr. Longxi Li —Global Sports and Contemporary China: Sport Policy, International Relations, and New Class Identities in the People’s Republic. This book examines the formation of a globally oriented sports system in China from the beginning of the reform process in 1978 to the present, with a particular focus on the period between the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2022 Beijing Olympics Games. It analyses how this system has shaped domestic social class dynamics and the role of sport in international Chinese state politics. If anyone is interested in discussing the project further please reach out to him at [email protected] 

Warren Backman is an Emerson College alum and graduate of the Sports Communication program. Warren has a passion for college athletics which in many ways was cemented by his time playing soccer at Emerson College. Tune in to hear Warren discuss the meaning he finds in coaching athletes and the value of leadership skills that become developed in sports.

Kevin Mercuri is CEO of Propheta Communications, an NYC-based PR marketing, and social media agency. Tune in to hear about the professional expertise of Kevin along with stories from the history of collaboration with Dr. Payne.Kevin began his career in Washington, DC, where he acted as PR counsel and spokesperson for interests ranging from Internet gambling to Microsoft, chemical manufacturers, and the national AIDS Lobby. He holds more than twenty years of experience featuring noteworthy work with industry leaders as well as some of the most promising entrepreneurial start-ups.Want to discuss Public Relations for your company or organization? Call Kevin directly at 212-901-6914, extension 701.A former senior vice president with 5W PR and senior supervisor for New York-based public relations agencies, Kevin led technology teams through the dot com era, through Web 2.0, and now the Internet of Things. He acquired a wealth of experience in the business, technology financial, and consumer news media during that journey.Kevin is a graduate and part-time instructor at Boston's Emerson College; he holds a master's degree in communications.

 Dr. Charles Steinberg joined the Pawtucket Red Sox (Now the Worcester Red Sox aka WooSox) as President on November 5, 2015 after many years as Executive Vice President of the Boston Red Sox. In a vast career in which he has also worked with the Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig, "Dr. Charles" has helped revamp and re-energize the PawSox front office while leading the effort to aggressively reach out to the community to restore and enhance bonds of connection. Working with his friend and mentor, PawSox Chairman Larry Lucchino, nearly all of their careers, Steinberg spent 11 seasons with the Red Sox (2002 through 2007 and 2012 through 2016), but also two with the Dodgers as Chief Marketing Officer and two with Commissioner Selig as Senior Advisor for Public Affairs. He is currently helping Selig with his memoirs. He spent 19 years with his hometown Orioles, rising from intern to head of public relations, and followed Lucchino to San Diego, where, in 7 years with the Padres, he rose to Executive Vice President. Each of the four major league clubs established attendance records in his tenure. With each club, he has created innovative ballpark entertainment and community initiatives. He led the creation of the Padres Scholars, Red Sox Scholars, and PawSox Scholars programs, as well as landmark initiatives in pediatric cancer research awareness and fundraising. Among his memorable ceremonies was the Fenway Park event following the Boston Marathon tragedy in which David Ortiz made his unforgettable-and unrepeatable-speech. Also Director of Sports Communication at Emerson College, he is a musician and songwriter, whose compositions have been recorded by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. among others. He wrote the theme songs for Wally the Green Monster and the PawSox, and performed with Jimmy Buffett at Fenway Park in 2004. He sang (briefly) on the Dropkick Murphys' hit song, "Tessie," and had a cameo with Drew Barrymore in the Farrelly Brothers' hit film, "Fever Pitch." 

Tune in to hear Emerson College Professor and Howard Alum, Dr. Sharifa Simon-Roberts discuss her research and ongoing project of Oscar Talks which is a collaborative effort with Prof. Owen Eagan on the Emerson LA campus. 

 Jordan Owens is an Emerson College Journalism major with a minor in Political Communication. Tune in to hear Jordan discuss her journey from Atlanta to Emerson College which includes trips to the Kasteel Well campus in Netherlands, the Rosarito Public Diplomacy program in Mexico, and the DC program in Washington D.C. She also discusses the exciting Emerson advantage opportunity she had where she interviewed Legendary Journalism, Bob Woodward, at the Emerson-Blanquerna Global Communication Summit. 

Bob Socci is currently teaching sports communication at Emerson College in addition to his professional career in broadcast. Socci was hired as the new play-by-play voice of the New England Patriots in April 2013, replacing Gil Santos, who retired after 36 years with the team. Socci is partnered with Scott Zolak on Patriots broadcasts.Since joining the Patriots broadcast, Socci and Zolak have called three Super Bowl Championships. In February 2015 the Patriots won the franchises fourth Super Bowl defeating the Seattle Seahawks when rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler intercepted a pass at the goal line sealing the title. In February 2017 the duo called "The Greatest Comeback in Super Bowl History" when the Patriots rallied from a 28-3 third-quarter deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in the first overtime game in 51 years of the Super Bowl. He was named Massachusetts Sportscaster of the Year 2021.

 Niko Emack-Bazelais graduated from Emerson College in 2018, where he majored in Political Communication and played soccer in the NCAA. He's currently studying Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he's looking at issues in politics, policy, and power through the lens of education. Professionally, his writing on the intersection of politics, sports, culture, and identity has been published by The Boston Globe, NPR, Foreign Policy Magazine, U.S. Soccer, and The National Interest. Politically, Niko served in numerous communication roles at the City of Cambridge, the City of Boston, and the Massachusetts State House. After the murder of George Floyd, he worked with partners from My Brother’s Keeper Cambridge (Obama Foundation) – a non-profit focused on race and equity – to organize a protest on Cambridge Common, creating space for the community to come together and ask tough questions. From 2020-2021, Niko helped run the MBK Summer Empowerment Program, a paid opportunity for high school-aged kids to learn about social justice, financial literacy, and mental health. In 2022 and 2023, he led community walks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, challenging residents to view Cambridge’s inequities through Dr. King’s eyes. For all of his work, Niko was honored alongside black leaders selected across the state of Massachusetts with the Black Excellence award on the Hill. When he's not behind a desk, Niko coaches high school soccer at his alma mater, Cambridge Rindge and Latin.