Corny Koehl Named Senior Fellow at D2C Justice Institute

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, March 6, 2026 | 12:23pm CT

Corny Koehl

Two-time Emmy Award-winning producer Corny Koehl has been named the inaugural Senior Fellow at The Dedication to Community (D2C) Justice Institute at the University of Mount St. Vincent.

Koehl will help shape the Institute's mission to advance justice-centered communication, public engagement and narrative change. In the role, she will advise on program development, lead workshops and masterclasses, mentor students and collaborate with faculty on initiatives designed to connect academic research with real-world impact.

"I am honored to join the D2C Justice Institute at this pivotal moment," Koehl said. "D2C and The University of Mount St. Vincent are building something bold and necessary-an academic home where justice, communication and community intersect. I am excited to help students and emerging leaders harness the power of narrative to create lasting impact."

The Institute focuses on preparing communicators, advocates and leaders to address complex social challenges through research-based strategy, ethical storytelling and community collaboration.

"Corny Koehl has spent her entire career using communication as a force for good," said Dr. Shaun Ward, Director of Strategy for D2C. "Her expertise in shaping narratives that resonate across cultures and communities makes her an extraordinary addition to our leadership team."

Koehl brings decades of experience in media production, including work as an executive producer with Harpo Productions and collaborations with Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Dr. Oz, the late Dr. Maya Angelou, Dr. Laura Schlessinger and Suze Orman. She most recently wrote, produced and hosted several social and criminal justice podcasts, including two seasons of the iHeart-produced "Dear Governor," which examined the case of an innocent man on San Quentin's death row.

Based in Burbank, CA, Koehl has also received two Gracie Awards for Outstanding Producer from the Alliance for Women in Media and has written seven full-length stage plays, four of which have been produced in Los Angeles.

Koehl will begin the fellowship in Spring 2026 as part of the Institute's inaugural Fellows Program, which will include five Senior Fellows selected for their leadership and alignment with the Institute's justice-focused mission.