Bio

Renee Mitson is a senior Ph.D. student at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Advised by Hub Director and Public Relations Professor Linjuan Rita Men, her work explores internal public relations with an emphasis on leadership communication. She is particularly interested in female leadership communication, differing perceptions of diverse leaders among followers, and psychological outcomes as a result of leaders’ communication. Miston has over a decade of professional experience as public relations counsel and corporate strategy at brands such as Virgin, Burger King, Schneider Electric, and Electrolux.

Education

University of Minnesota
MA – Mass Communication

Ryerson University
MA – Media Production

Simmons University
BA – Communication – Public Relations Focus
Minor – Media Studies

News

• Study: Machine News Does Not Have an Increased Bias When Compared to Human News Regarding Gender and Race/Ethnicity (February 13, 2024)
• Workers Like it When Their Employers Talk About Diversity and Inclusion (August 30, 2023)
• Engaging Employees: The Role of Organizational Diversity Communication and Cultural Intelligence (July 11, 2023)
• Study: Diversity Communication and Cultural Intelligence Can Have a Positive Effect on Employee Engagement (June 29, 2023)
• Linjuan Rita Men, UFCJC Doctoral Students and Alumnus Author Book Chapter on Leadership Communication (December 14, 2022)
• All News About Renee Mitson

Research

Renee has ten years of corporate communications and public relations experience, working at organizations such as Hasbro and Virgin Group. She has represented a wide array of clients including TED Talks, LexisNexis, Burger King, Schneider Electric, Electrolux, Yelp, and Cornell University. In the tech sector she has worked at startups backed by venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz, Pritzker Group, and Vista Equity Partners.

Research keywords: Public Relations, Leadership Communications, Emerging Technology, Employee Well-Being, Organizational Communication