Current Research Interests:

Telecommunications and media policy, law and regulation; comparative studies of media and broadcasting industries and regulatory frameworks across different countries; community, alternative and grassroots media; the media industry; immigrant and diaspora media; Greek media; regulation of new media; the interplay between politics and the media; and the historical development of different media technologies

Expected Graduation Date: May 2014

Advisor: Dr. Laura Stein

Published Work:

Currently working on "Government-Sanctioned Anarchy: Greece's Chaotic Airwaves," an article describing the current state of the radio industry in Greece and the manner in which it is regulated by the Greek government. This article will be published as a chapter in an upcoming multi-volume, scholarly book on international radio.

Cited in:

- "Globalization and the privatization of radio in Greece: Influences, issues and consequences," by Dr. Judy Rene Sims (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire). Chapter published in I. A. Blankson & P. D. Murphy (Eds.), Negotiating democracy: Media transformations in emerging democracies (pp. 239-258). SUNY Press (2007).

- "Politicians & Media Owners in Greek Radio: Pluralism as Diaploki," by Dr. Judy Rene Sims (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire). Journal of Radio Studies, 10 (2), 202-215. (2003, Winter).

Other Citations and Publications:

- World Radio TV Handbook (Contributor, 2008-Present).
Contributor to the World Radio TV Handbook starting with the 2009 Edition, research and compile information about radio and television broadcasting in Greece.

- www.fmlist.org (Contributor, 2008-Present).
Research and compile information about radio and television broadcasting in Greece.

- European FM Handbook (Contributing Editor, 2001 and 2002).
Served as Contributing Editor for the 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 Editions, researched and compiled information about radio broadcasting in Greece.

- Naftemporiki (Greek daily financial newspaper, Jan. 30, 2006)
Quoted in an article titled "Simantikos o rolos ton erasitehnikon radiofonon" (The important role of non-commercial radio), regarding the importance of including licensing provisions for non-commercial and university radio stations in Greece's new media and broadcasting law.

- To Paron (Greek weekly newspaper, Sep. 14, 2001)
Quoted in an article titled "Nea lista ki alla kritiria gia to radiofono" (New list and other criteria for radio), regarding a letter I submitted to the Greek National Radio-Television Council concerning potential inconsistencies and illegalities in Greece's FM radio licensing process.

Websites/ Video Clips

http://www.media.net.gr - www.media.net.gr, the complete guide to Greek radio and television
http://www.studentradioguide.com - The complete guide to student radio stations from around the world (coming soon)

Past Employment

Conference Planning Coordinator, Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (2007 - Present)
Creative Director, Brand Age Inc. (2007-2009)
Policy Intern, Hunger Action Network of New York State (2007)
Graduate Adviser, Department of Student Union and Activities, Stony Brook University (2006)
Intern, Office of United States Senator Charles E. Schumer (2005)
Outreach Intern, New York Public Interest Research Group (2005)
Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Stony Brook Independent (2005)
Program Director, WUSB 90.1 FM, Stony Brook University (2004-2005)
Undergraduate Student Media Assistant, Department of Student Union and Activities, Stony Brook University (2003-2005)
Co-Editor-in-Chief, Stony Brook Statesman (2003-2004)
Intern, City of New York - Mayor's Office of Research and Media Analysis (2001-2003)