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Kevin O'Connor
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Johnston Hall, 524

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America

Instructor of Practice

Digital Media

Kevin O’Connor, MS, is an Instructor of Practice in the College of Communication at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, combining over 20 years of experience in live event production, broadcast media, and AV technology with a deep background in counseling and interpersonal dynamics. He holds a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and is dually licensed in Wisconsin as both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Kevin’s foundation in media began with a degree in Music Production from McNally Smith College of Music, launching a career that has spanned award-winning sports broadcasts for the Milwaukee Torrent, technical leadership for large-scale venues, and innovations in live streaming and event production. His expertise includes audio engineering, video switching, graphics, and camera operation, all of which he brings into a hands-on, workshop-based teaching approach.

Drawing from his dual careers in production and mental health, Kevin emphasizes not just technical proficiency but also communication, leadership, and collaboration, key skills for success in the evolving media landscape.