Mr. Martin Mehl
Lecturer
Office Location
English (22) 316
Office Telephone
805-756-2583
Courses
- Public Speaking (CLA)
- Principles of Speech Communication (CLA)
- Argument and Advocacy (CLA)
- Business Communication (CLA)
- Effective Communication Skills for Managers (OCOB)
- Literacy, Language & Culture (COSAM)
Education
- Research Fellow, Scholar-In-Residence, Center for Ethics in Political & Health Communication, Boston, MA
- M.A. Political and Organizational Communication, Emerson College
- B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication (Electronic Media Studies), Iowa State University of Science & Technology *, including the University of Sydney, Australia Exchange
Notes
Martin Mehl is a naturalized U.S. citizen with a strong European background, holding degrees in Journalism, Mass Media, Political, and Organizational Communication. His career is a testament to his commitment to mentorship & innovation, as he bridges the academic & professional worlds.
1. Leadership & Vision
As the CEO & Founder of Mentorship Academy, LLC, Martin has been instrumental in shaping how people learn and connect. He also serves as a Board Member for NEXT Integrative Minds Life Sciences Ltd. and has built key partnerships with major companies like Zoom and ScreenPal. He believes in making complex topics accessible, and his expertise in AI, digital literacy, and remote learning has been widely recognized.
In the academic sphere, Martin serves as a Scholar-in-Residence at Cal Poly's Orfalea College of Business and on the Accounting & Law Advisory Board. He co-authored the OLC award-winning series "Digital Academic Revolution: Mentorship Competency" and developed the innovative "Capturing & Coaching the Learner of the 21st Century" methodology. During the pandemic, he was selected as one of teh contributors to Fielding University's Handbook of Online Learning. He's received multiple teaching awards, including "GE Faculty of the Year" and "Teacher of the Year."
2. Innovation & Impact
Martin's work with clients such as Adobe, Apple, Harvard Medical School, and MIT has enabled him to explore the intersection of technology & communication. A recent collaboration with Dr. Markus Bernhardt led to their article, "AI Everywhere, Intelligence Nowhere: Why Corporate America’s Trillion-Dollar AI Bet Is Failing" in the UK's AI Journal.
He also launched Operation LightHouse, a LinkedIn series dedicated to "Navigating through the Fog of Artificial Intelligence in the real world ." In his COMS 301 course, he encourages students to explore the practical applications of the CSU-wide ChatGPT edu license, working with industry experts to truly understand its value. He holds a provisional patent & trademark for a method & instrument for artificial intelligence scoring, a project he undertook with his colleague, Professor Rodney P. Mock, called AI WorkScore™.
3. Service & Community
Beyond his professional life, Martin is deeply committed to his community. He co-founded the "Leaders Unplugged Speaker Series," which has featured remarkable leaders such as Cal Poly President Jeffrey D. Armstrong and Allan Hancock College President Kevin G. Walthers, sharing their insights. Martin serves on the board of SOAAR (Supporting Orcutt Academy's Academic Resources) at Orcutt Academy HS.
His family includes his beloved English Springer Spaniel, Charlemagne (Charlie), and he is a proud father of twin sons. He enjoys staying active with swimming, tennis, and biking.