Beyond Sports Initiative | The People

BSI is managed by two initiative directors within the ICIR and an advisory board consisting of both academic and industry representatives.   

Executive Director

Dr. Andrew Billings, professor and Ronald Reagan Chair of Broadcasting 

Managing Director

Dr. Kenon A. Brown, professor and director, Institute for Communication and Information Research 

Board Members

Ashley Atwell, vice president, NBA Social and Emerging Media 

Pamela Chvotkin, freelance production and event manager 

Jordan Doyle, senior manager of social media, Chicago White Sox 

Dr. Brandon Harris, assistant professor, Department of Journalism and Creative Media 

Randall Huffaker, instructor, Department of Advertising and Public Relations 

Dr. Jihoon Kim, assistant professor, Department of Advertising and Public Relations 

Mike Little, instructor, Department of Advertising and Public Relations 

Matt Nordby, managing director of communications, NASCAR 

Dr. Sean Sadri, assistant professor, Department of Journalism and Creative Media 

Megan Van Petten, executive director, Esports Trade Association