Dan Kulesza
Communication and Cognitive Science
Resume
Education
Expected 2028
University at Buffalo, SUNYPhD in Communication
A specialization in cognitive science focusing on empathy and media psychology.
Advisor: Dr. Lindsay Hahn
2024
University at Buffalo, SUNYMA in Communication
Thesis work evaluated how dispositional empathy governs media's ability to reduce audiences' prejudicial attitudes.
Advisor: Dr. Lindsay Hahn.
Career
2024 - Current
University at Buffalo, SUNYGraduate Assistant
Conducting research in media psychology labs, assisting with study design, data collection, and analysis. Serving as a teaching assistant and grader for communication and school of management courses.
2011 - 2022
Hearst DMSSenior Digital Marketing Services Professional
Led and supported a team of customer success managers and oversaw digital marketing campaigns to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
Managed a diverse portfolio of client accounts, executed data-informed company workflow procedures, and served as a primary liaison for digital marketing partnership programs.
Knowledge & Expertise
- Empathy
- Media Psychology
- Moral Psychology
- Social Cognition
- Interpersonal Communication
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
Lab Researcher
Media Psychology & Morality Lab
UB Social Well-Being Lab
UB Narrative Lab
Lab Affiliation
Buffalo Early Learning Lab
Other Affiliations & Service
