Maureen Tartaglione

Maureen C Tartaglione

INSTRUCTOR
EMAIL
PHONE
850-599-3379
OFFICE
Division Of Journalism

 

Office Hours

SJGC Bldg.

Monday & Wednesday: 10-11:30 a.m.

Current Semester Schedule

MMC 3603 Strategic Communications, Mon & Wed 2:30-3-45 p.m.
PUR 4800 Public Relations Agency, Mon & Wed 12:20 - 1:35 p.m.
JOU 1040 Language Skills for Media Professionals, Online

About Me

Maureen Tartaglione teaches public relations at FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, joining in August 2024 after a 30-year career in public relations, consulting, and academia. She most recently worked at Cox Communications for 13 years, where she served as the manager of government and public affairs for the East Region, overseeing lobbying efforts, franchise negotiations, and regulatory compliance. She also managed a $2.5 million community outreach program to support Cox’s public relations and corporate social responsibility goals.

Before Cox, Tartaglione held various roles at the University of Florida, including speechwriter and community relations liaison for the President’s Office, adjunct professor, and staff member in government affairs. She also led her consultancy, Tartaglione and Associates LLC, advising on redistricting, public policy campaigns, and non-profit fundraising strategies.

Tartaglione has served on numerous non-profit boards and was a frequent moderator for political forums. She holds a BS in Public Relations (with Highest Honors) and an MA in Mass Communication, and has co-authored published chapters on Florida politics. She’s won multiple awards, including the Fierce Award for women in business (2017), the Association of Cable Communicators Beacon Award (2014), and the Florida Cable and Telecommunication Association’s Don E. Reed Award (2015). Additionally, she has received teaching awards for her work at the University of Florida.

Areas of Interest

  • Public Relations and Strategic Communications
  • Political Communication and Government Relations
  • Community Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Political and Public Policy Advocacy

Education

  • University of Florida • 1997-2001
    Ph.D. (Not Complete), Political Science
  • University of Florida • 1997
    M.A., Mass Communication
  • University of Florida • 1994
    B.S., Public Relations, With Highest Honors

Work History

  • Associate Professor • 2024 - Present
    Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL
  • Assistant Professor • 2011 - 2024
    Cox Communications, Inc., Florida
  • Adjunct Professor • 1994 - 2024
    University of Florida (UF), Tallahassee, FL

Awards

  • Advantage Publishing Fierce Award for Women in Business, 2016
  • Florida Internet and Television Don Reed Award, 2015
  • Association of Cable Communications Beacon Awards Winner

Courses Taught At FAMU

  • MMC 3603 Strategic Communications
  • PUR 4800 Public Relations Agency
  • JOU 1040 Language Skills for Media Professionals

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