Julio Olivencia
Presidential Fellow Communication- Education
Currently pursuing Ph.D., Communication, Georgia State University
M.P.A., Public Administration, Baruch College, 2021
Capstone Thesis: Establishing Procedures for a 21st Century Food PantryA.A.S, Mass Communication, Community College of the Air Force, 2018
B.A., Journalism, SUNY New Paltz, 2014, Magna Cum Laude
A.A.S, Vehicle Maintenance, Community College of the Air Force, 2013
A.A., Liberal Arts, SUNY Orange, 2010, with high honors
- Specializations
Communications and War Rhetoric, Social justice, Anti-racist activism
MEMBERSHIPS:
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Pi Alpha Alpha Honor SocietyAWARDS AND HONORS:
Air Force Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
USAF Meritorious Unit Award
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
2018 Orange County NY Rising Star
2016 & 2017 NY Air National Guard Media Contest Winner
- Biography
Julio Olivencia is pursuing a Ph.D. in Communications. His background includes work in the news media, non-profit and public sectors. His background also includes work as a Photojournalist, and Community Engagement Section Chief for 105th Airlift Wing of the U.S. Air Force.
Olivencia’s research interest focuses on the intersection of Communications and War Rhetoric.