Edward J. Downes

Associate Professor, Public Relations

Edward J. Downes spent 10 years working for communications programs throughout metropolitan Washington, D.C. He held positions as a research associate, campaign organizer, special events producer and performer, promotions manager, editor, writer, marketing representative and public relations director. He serves as a speaker and workshop presenter, and is actively involved in researching and writing conference and journal articles. He’s written widely on the topic of political press secretaries and, at present, is focusing on the area of nonprofit public relations. Dr. Downes was the 1995 College of Communication Lyndon Baines Johnson “Faculty Advisor of the Year.”

Education

BA, St. Bonaventure University
MPA, George Mason University
Post-master’s studies, University of Maryland
PhD, Syracuse University

Contact

Email: edownes@bu.edu
Office: 704 Commonwealth Ave, 402D