Michaella Walton Gilliland
Michaella Gilliland is a lecturer in the Division of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs. Her courses cover a range of communication topics including public speaking and leadership in corporate and social contexts.
Gilliland’s research interests include the intersection of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and consumer perceptions as they relate to varying types of public relations campaigns. She is also fascinated by the ever-changing impact of social media and its effect on communication patterns, as well as individuals’ methods to engage in civil dialogue, both in-person and online.
Education
M.A. Organizational Communication, Texas A&M University
B.A. Communication, Minor in Creative Studies, Texas A&M University
Recent Work
Publication
Waymer, D., Gilliland, M. W., & Barbour, J. B. (2021). Examining the role of individuals’ perceptions of likelihood of sustained commitment in corporate-nonprofit partnership CSR advertisements. International Journal of Advertising, 41(2), 258–283. https://doi.org/10.1080/02650487.2021.1914455
Thesis
Walton, Michaella R. (2014). The PR in CSR: Assessing Perceptions of Partnerships Versus Donations in Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives. Submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies of Texas A&M University. https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/bitstream/handle/1969.1/153572/WALTON-THESIS-2014.pdf?sequence=4
Course list
| Public Speaking in Context | CCPA 2300 |
| Group and Team Communication and Leadership | CCPA 3368 |
