Lawrence J. Parnell, M.B.A.

Lawrence J. Parnell, M.B.A. is an award-winning public relations professional and academic who is an Associate Professor and Director of the George Washington University Master’s in Strategic Public Relations program. He has served in this role for 12 years. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Strategic Communications at the GW School of Business. In addition, Parnell operates Parnell Communications, a strategic communications and leadership training firm. He is a frequent author and speaker on communications strategy, crisis and issues management, leadership skills and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at industry conferences and universities around the world. He holds a BS in Journalism from Boston University, and an MBA from the University of New Haven. He is currently pursuing an advanced degree in Strategic Management and Public Policy from the GW School of Business.