Emerson College Master Classes is a dynamic initiative directly supporting the Extraordinary Emerson 2030 strategic plan. Alumni, partners, and friends share their expertise, fostering meaningful, experiential, and expert engagement among Emersonians.
Rooted in mastery and innovation, Master Classes are a direct driver of academic excellence, strengthening learning and cultivating vital collaboration. The program connects students with accomplished professionals and industry leaders in the arts and communication, providing the real-world expertise essential for career readiness.
Some of our Master Classes guests
Bobbi Brown '79
Renowned makeup artist and entrepreneur, bestselling author, beauty industry icon, and a hotelier. Founded two successful cosmetic brands: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Jones Road.
Seth Grahame-Smith '98
Screenwriter, producer, and bestselling author, best known for The Lego Batman Movie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
Michael Mendenhall '84
A global executive with expertise in film, television, technology, and enterprise leadership. Leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, IBM, Flex, and TriNet.
Dawn Steinberg '83
Executive Vice President of Worldwide Talent and Casting for Sony Pictures Television Inc. Instrumental in the casting of Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad, Rose Byrne in Damages, and Molly Parker in Doc.
Alex Tse '98
Writer and co-creator of the TV series, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Also the co-writer of Watchmen and was writer and co-executive producer of Spike Lee’s Sucker Free City.
For questions, recommendations, or to plan a speaker visit, email us at masterclasses [at] emerson.edu (masterclasses[at]emerson[dot]edu).