John Foren

John Foren is regional director for public relations, executive communications and social media for University of Michigan Health, overseeing all external communications for U-M Health hospitals from Lansing to Grand Rapids. John joined Sparrow Health System (now part of U-M Health) after a long career in journalism in which he served as Editor of The Flint Journal newspaper and as a reporter in Washington D.C., Lansing and Flint. Besides teaching beginning PR writing at MSU, he serves on The State News Board of Directors at MSU; is an adjunct instructor for the Michigan Association of School Boards; and is a regular presenter for Junior Achievement. He is also a proud MSU Comm Arts alum and graduate of the School of Journalism. He lives in Haslett and met his wife Teri decades ago when they were competing against each other as reporters. He is a proud father of two and grandfather of one perfect child.

PR 225 Beginning PR Writing