Sung Wan Jee curriculum vitae (PDF)
Sung Wan is a PhD student with a concentration in public relations at the College of Communication and Information at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research examines strategic communication involving government—both as an organization and as a public for other organizations. She is particularly interested in government–employee relations, as well as CEO advocacy and PR leadership, exploring how leadership roles shape the value of public relations and influence corporate reputation.
Originally from South Korea, she earned her bachelor’s degree (2016) and master’s degree (2024) in mass communications from Sogang University in Seoul, specializing in advertising and public relations. Between her degrees, she served as a manager for the Seoul Metropolitan Government, where she developed and implemented policies to increase citizen participation in public administration.
Research Interests
- Government communication
- Employee relations
- PR leadership
