Vanessa Bravo has been named chair of the Strategic Communications Department and Cara Lucia has been appointed chair of the Sport Management Department, with both School of Communications leadership positions effective June 1. During their respective tenures at Elon University, the two associate professors have been active teachers, mentors and researchers, publishing, presenting and volunteering regularly in their academic pursuits, while also participating in campus and community initiatives. “Our two new chairs bring a unique blend of teaching and professional experience to their respective departments,” said Communications Dean Rochelle Ford. “They are both leaders in their fields and industries, and capable of developing engaging and progressive elements to our curriculum to ensure our students’ academic and professional success. Additionally, and it can’t be overemphasized, how proud we are to have two strong female leaders taking on these top roles. Their perspectives and leade...