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Ms. Rebecca N. Poynter

Senior Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Mayborn School of Journalism

(940) 369-8913

Email: Rebecca.Poynter@unt.edu

Education

  • MJ, University of North Texas, 2011
    Major: Journalism
  • BA, Texas A&M University, 1987
    Major: Communication/Management
  • BGS, University of Texas at Dallas, 1986
    Major: Public Affairs

Professional Positions

    Government

  • Reservist - Communication Professional, FEMA. FEMA. (2005 - 2016).

    • Professional

  • Co-founder, OnPoynt Drone Solutions. OnPoynt Drone Solutions. (2012 - 2023).
  • Senior Corporate Communications Manager, AT&T Wireless. AT&T Wireless. (2001 - 2004).

Professional Memberships

  • National Press Club. (September 2004 - Present).
  • Public Relations Society of America. (August 2017 - December 2025).
  • Southern Association of Communicators. (October 2024 - October 2025).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, Public Relations Society of America ICON 2025 Conference, Public Relations Society of America. Washington ,DC,United States of America. (October 27, 2025 - October 31, 2025).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • JOUR 2310 - Introduction to Media Writing, 2 courses.
  • JOUR 3220 - Professional Practice Studies, 4 courses.
  • JOUR 3400 - Fundamentals of Public Relations Practices, 1 course.
  • JOUR 3410 - Public Relations for Non Profits, 23 courses.
  • JOUR 3420 - Public Relations Writing, 13 courses.
  • JOUR 3430 - Crisis Communication, 6 courses.
  • JOUR 4210 - Topics in Journalism and Mass Media, 8 courses.
  • JOUR 4460 - Public Relations Communication, 31 courses.
  • JOUR 4520 - Advertising and Public Relations Study Abroad, 2 courses.
  • JOUR 4800 - Professional Internship, 18 courses.
  • JOUR 4805 - Agency PR Practicum, 11 courses.
  • JOUR 4900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • JOUR 5130 - International Advertising and Public Relations Study Abroad, 1 course.
  • JOUR 5910 - Advanced Problems in Journalism, 1 course.

Awards and Honors

  • Margaret Corbin Medal, US Army. (July 2009).
  • Meritorious Outstanding Civilian Service Medal - For citizens, US Army. (June 2009).
  • 2024 Outstanding Rotary Club President/Outstanding Rotary Club/Outstanding Membership Increase, Richardson Rotary Club. (July 2023).

Research

Presentations Given

    Exhibit

  • Poynter, R.N. (Author & Presenter), DBA Spring 2025 Cohort Presentations, Research Dissertation Proposal: Public Acceptance of Consumer Drone Delivery, UNT School of Business, UNT Frisco, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).

    • Invited Talk

  • Poynter, R.N. (Presenter), UNT OLIE, Ben Franklin - Influencer Extraordinaire, UNT, CC Young Methodist Retirement, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).

    • Scholarly Meeting Contribution

  • Poynter, R.N. (Author & Presenter), UNT School of Business Research Project Presentation, Corporate Social Responsibility and GenZ Preferences, UNT School of Business, UNT at Frisco, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Poynter, R.N. (Author & Presenter), Academy of Business Research, Impact of Technology on Public And Private Crisis Communications, Academy of Business Research, New Orleans, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Poynter, R.N. (Author), Academy of Business Research, “No Wallets: Understanding Giving Behaviors of Millennials including Impact of Social Media, Reputation of Nonprofit Organization and Non-traditional or Pop-up Nonprofits, Academy of Business Research, New Orleans, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).

Copyrights, Patents

    Patent

  • Poynter, R.N., System or Mehtod for Conducting a Drone Race or Game, US 010525332B2. Regular, Date of Patent Application: August 2016. Date Patent Approved: January 2020. .

Service

University Service

  • Program Organizer, 1/2 Day Conference sponsored by Communities Foundation of Texas/MAYBORN PR. (April 2024 - Present).
  • Other (Nominated Dr. Opal Lee for Mayborn Award), Celebrate Mayborn. (March 2024 - Present).
  • Co-Director, Mayborn In London. (January 2019 - 2025).
  • Chairperson, Mayborn Scholarship Committee Chairman. (September 1, 2019 - December 15, 2025).
  • Faculty Advisor, Public Relations Student Society of America. (August 2017 - February 2025).
  • Committee Member, Mayborn Enrollment and Retention. (August 2024 - January 2025).
  • Director, AGENZ PR Spring 2024 Fall 2024. (January 2019 - January 2025).
  • Special Institutional Assignment, Faculty Leadership Fellows Fall 2023- Spring 2024. (September 1, 2024 - May 15, 2024).
  • Chairperson, Mayborn Culture of Belonging Committee Spring 2024. (August 2023 - May 2024).
  • Guest Speaker, OLLI. (October 2023 - March 2024).
  • Committee Member, UNT at FRISCO. (2022 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Selection of Advertising Faculty. (October 2022 - February 2023).
  • Committee Member, Curriculum Committee. (August 2018 - December 2022).
  • Committee Member, Mayborn Alumni and Advancement. (January 2016 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Selection Committee- Public Relations. (October 2017 - March 2018).
  • Faculty Mentor, Mayborn-hosted Hackathon. (October 2017 - October 2017).
  • Chairperson, Faculty Selection Committee - Data Analytics. (March 2017 - May 2017).
  • Session Chair, Data Analytics Professional Focus Group. (October 2016 - 2016).

Public Service

  • Board Member, City of Richardson Plan Commission. Richardson, Texas. (May 2024 - December 2025).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past (President), Richardson Rotary Club. Richardson, TX. (April 2023 - July 2025).
  • Committee Member, Sci Tech Discovery Center Advisory Board. Frisco, TX. (February 2008 - December 2020).
  • Committee Member, Tech Titans. Richardson, Texas. (January 2016 - December 2019).
  • Mentor (PR Pojects), Richardson Symphony Orchestra. Richardson, TX. (January 2016 - January 2019).
  • Board Member, Richardson Friends of the Library. Richardson, TX. (September 2016 - 2018).

Professional Service

  • Member, National Press Club. Washington, DC, (June 2005 - Present).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Public Relations Society of America. (August 2017 - 2025).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Southern States Communication Association. Frisco, Texas. (2024 - 2024).