Deb Schuelke is a Communication professional with more than 16 years of experience in training and education. She currently serves as the Program Director and lead faculty member for the Communication program at a small, private college in South Dakota, which boasts the most diverse student population in the state. With students from all over the US and around the world, she places a high emphasis on relationship-building to increase interpersonal understanding and to promote strong communication skills.

Deb has a broad base of expertise, with particular emphasis in interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, organizational communication and leadership, communication theory, and media studies. In addition to her teaching assignments, she has established an intercultural exchange program with a partner college in France and is part of a team developing a new study abroad experience in Ghana. She also provides ongoing training experiences for college faculty in the areas of teaching pedagogy, student motivation and engagement, and advising/mentor relationships.

Because communication is all around us, it’s common to underestimate the power of effective communication, but don’t be fooled! In reality, communication is something that can be studied, analyzed, and improved upon. It’s a complex social science, but Deb is an expert at helping clients conceptualize the relevant theories and apply them to particular problems or workplace culture.

Outside of work, Deb enjoys managing the chaos of her family of three children, Madeline, Claire, and Jack, and her husband Austin, who operates a grain farm.