Kenn Gaither

Kenn Gaither is an accomplished international public relations specialist with over 9 years of PR experience and a remarkable 20 years of teaching background at renowned universities like the University of Pittsburgh, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and Elon University.

He has showcased his strategic leadership skills as the president and CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education's Semester at Sea program, further solidifying his expertise in international public relations and related fields such as mass communications, propaganda, and persuasion.

Kenn Gaither's vast educational journey includes pursuing a Ph.D. in Mass Communication with a focus on International Public Relations at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.F.A. in English Writing/Literary Journalism from the University of Pittsburgh, and a B.A. in English Writing and Portuguese, also from the University of Pittsburgh.

With significant roles such as Associate Dean and Professor at Elon University, President and CEO, Executive Dean at the Institute for Shipboard Education, as well as positions at renowned organizations like 'elan communications and Burson-Marsteller, Kenn Gaither has honed his skills and knowledge across various domains within the realm of public relations and communications.