She brings an extensive level of professional and academic experience in journalism, international and cross-cultural communications to the Hall School. She received her B.A. from St. Xavier's College, her M.A. from The University of Calcutta and her Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Media Arts from The University of Southern Illinois. She also holds an International Diploma in Advanced Journalism from Cardiff University, United Kingdom and a diploma in French from the French Cultural Embassy in Calcutta, India. Dr. Colaco's teaching interests are advertising, public relations, strategic communication and global journalism. Email Dr. Colaco at bcolaco@troy.edu.