Stephanie Medden, Ph.D.

Studio Founder and Lead Coach

Stephanie Medden is a professor of communication and a public-speaking specialist whose work centers on helping individuals and organizations communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. As the founder of SpeakWell Studio, she brings more than a decade of experience teaching communication, media studies, and multimodal storytelling to diverse learners—from first-year students discovering their voice to professionals refining high-stakes presentations.

In her academic role, Dr. Medden is known for designing innovative, research-informed courses that blend evidence-based communication strategies with the demands of today’s digitally connected world. Her teaching emphasizes presence, audience awareness, narrative strategy, and the power of communication to build trust and connection. She has coached hundreds of students and professionals, helping them strengthen their delivery, craft compelling messages, and develop a confident and authentic speaking style.

Drawing from her background in communication studies, digital media analysis, and applied public-speaking pedagogy, Dr. Medden created SpeakWell Studio to make expert, empowering communication training accessible beyond the classroom. Her approach is grounded in empathy, rigor, and the belief that strong communication is not innate—it is teachable, transformative, and foundational to leadership in any field.

Based in Boston, in addition to the passion she draws from her work, she enjoys trying new recipes, traveling, reading sci-fi, and going on outdoor adventures with her husband and three kids.