People
In the College of Communication and Fine Arts (CCFA), our dedicated team of leaders, advisors, and administrative professionals work together to support our students, faculty, staff, and community. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and creative environment where all thrive. Through discover, creativity, innovation, and a deep dedication to our mission, we strive to provide the resources, guidance, and support needed for our students to succeed, our faculty and statt to excel, and our programs to grow.
We invite you to learn more about the people who are devoted to enriching the CCFA experience and ensuring the success of those we serve—each playing a vital role in shaping the College of Communication and Fine Arts.
CCFA Team
Dr. Debra Burns
Dean
901.678.5086
dsburns@memphis.edu
Lucas Charles
Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
901.678.5086
lcharles@memphis.edu
Dr. Michael Schmidt
Associate Dean of Research and Community Engagement
901.678.5086
mschmidt@memphis.edu
Lindsay Crews
Business Officer II
901.678.2872
lehenley@memphis.edu
Meredith Powers
Director of Development I
901.678.5973
meredith.powers@memphis.edu
Ashley Harris
Administrative Associate I
901.678.5086
harris43@memphis.edu
Latoya Boyland
Administrative Associate I
901.678.2350
lrwhite2@memphis.edu
Terrell Stanford-Bush
Academic Advisor II
901.678.2418
tstanfrd@memphis.edu
John Faulconbridge II
Academic Advisor II
901.678.2394
jflcnbrd@memphis.edu
Dai Bledsoe
Academic Advisor I / Graduation Analyst
901.678.3149
lrbldse1@memphis.edu