Foundations of Strategic Communications

Paul Huckett serves as the Assistant Dean of Learning Design and Innovation and lecturer at The Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, where he drives strategic initiatives in teaching, learning, and technology across all educational levels and modalities. In his leadership role, he oversees curriculum development and manages the Center for Learning Design (CLD) team, supporting faculty in course creation and enhancement. His academic contributions include teaching Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations, and his research focuses on developing engaging online learning experiences. Huckett has published significant works on improving student outcomes through instructional design and rethinking engineering education, including collaborative research on gateway computing curriculum and online discussion board interactions. His expertise in creating rich educational experiences and implementing innovative teaching methodologies has made him a valuable contributor to Johns Hopkins' educational excellence.

Stephanie Caporaletti brings extensive academic and professional expertise to her role as Program Manager and Instructor at Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering. With dual master's degrees in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins and Biological Resources Engineering from the University of Maryland, she has been teaching graduate courses in Engineering Management since 2015, specializing in Strategic Communications and Project Management. As a Principal Professional Staff member at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory since 2009, she currently supervises the Health and Human-Machine Systems Group, leading multidisciplinary teams in advanced medical and human performance projects. Her impressive career spans over two decades of government contracting, where she has managed critical projects in transportation security and aircraft collision avoidance. Since July 2023, she has served as the Program Manager for the Engineering Management Program, representing the institution in the Master of Engineering Management Programs Consortium. Her expertise in human-centered design practices and facilitation of collaborative initiatives has contributed significantly to innovation in both academic and practical applications.