Brett Robinson

Brett Robinson is director of communications and Catholic media studies at the McGrath Institute for Church Life. In his role, he oversees outreach efforts for the institute while conducting research at the intersection of religion, technology and culture.

Brett studied marketing and English at the University of Notre Dame and received his Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Georgia. He has taught media studies courses at Duquesne University, the University of Georgia, Saint Vincent College and Notre Dame. Brett is the author of Appletopia: Media Technology and the Religious Imagination of Steve Jobs and his essays and commentary on technology and culture have been featured in Wired Magazine, CNN, the LA Times and Catholic News Service.

Education

• PhD The University of Georgia (2007 — 2009)
• BBA University of Notre Dame (1993 — 1997)

Companies

• Director of Communications University of Notre Dame - McGrath Institute for Church Life (2014)
• Concurrent Assistant Professional Specialist University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business (2015 — 2017)
• Visiting Assistant Professor University of Notre Dame (2013 — 2015)
• Assistant Professor Saint Vincent College (2009 — 2013)
• Senior Communications Manager E-Z-GO Textron (2006 — 2007)
• Website Producer RAND Corporation (2005 — 2006)
• Sr. Interactive Account Executive Blattner Brunner (2005 — 2005)
• Adjunct Instructor Duquesne University (2004 — 2005)
• New Media Manager National Hockey League (2002 — 2005)