Experience

Rochester University

• Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States

• Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Humanities

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Growth GPS

• Metro Detroit, Southeast Michigan

• Instructor and Coach (Organizational Communication & Team Dynamics)

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Brill

• Book Series Editor

  • Sep 2018 - Present



Wayne State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assessment Coordinator for the College of Fine, Performing, & Communication Arts, Lecturer

  • 2018 - Sep 2020

• Course Director

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2020

• Lecturer

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2020

  While at Wayne State University I had the following roles: 1. I was Graduate Faculty and a Lecturer for the Department of Communication and taught both graduate and undergraduate classes such as Public Speaking, Communication Theory, and Intro to M.A. Studies; 2. I was Basic Course Director and administered the Public Speaking course across all sections from 2016-2018; 3. I was College Assessment Coordinator for the College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts from 2018-2020… Show more While at Wayne State University I had the following roles: 1. I was Graduate Faculty and a Lecturer for the Department of Communication and taught both graduate and undergraduate classes such as Public Speaking, Communication Theory, and Intro to M.A. Studies; 2. I was Basic Course Director and administered the Public Speaking course across all sections from 2016-2018; 3. I was College Assessment Coordinator for the College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts from 2018-2020. This involved overseeing assessment efforts for five academic departments in the college.



MWERA

• Associate Council

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2019

  I served on the Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA) Associate Council from 2017-2019. The Associate Council meets twice a year and also convenes at the annual MWERA meeting to evaluate the organization as it is currently operating and envision its future. I served on the Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA) Associate Council from 2017-2019. The Associate Council meets twice a year and also convenes at the annual MWERA meeting to evaluate the organization as it is currently operating and envision its future.



Midwest Educational Research Association (MWERA)

• Evanston, IL

• Division Co-Chair for Division F (History) and Division J (Postsecondary Education)

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2018



Taboo: The Journal of Culture and Education

• Assistant Editor

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

  Taboo: The Journal of Culture and Education is an academic forum for the study of teaching and pedagogy that focuses on the relationship between education and its socio-cultural context. Drawing upon a variety of contextualizing disciplines including cultural studies, curriculum theorizing, feminist studies, the social foundations of education, critical pedagogy, and symbolic interactionism, Taboo is grounded on the notion of “radical contextualization.” The journal encourages papers from a… Show more Taboo: The Journal of Culture and Education is an academic forum for the study of teaching and pedagogy that focuses on the relationship between education and its socio-cultural context. Drawing upon a variety of contextualizing disciplines including cultural studies, curriculum theorizing, feminist studies, the social foundations of education, critical pedagogy, and symbolic interactionism, Taboo is grounded on the notion of “radical contextualization.” The journal encourages papers from a wide range of contributors who work within these general areas. As its title suggests, Taboo seeks compelling and controversial submissions. Show less Taboo: The Journal of Culture and Education is an academic forum for the study of teaching and pedagogy that focuses on the relationship between education and its socio-cultural context. Drawing upon a variety of contextualizing disciplines including cultural studies, curriculum theorizing, feminist studies, the social foundations of education, critical pedagogy, and symbolic interactionism, Taboo is grounded on the notion of “radical contextualization.” The journal encourages papers from a… Show more Taboo: The Journal of Culture and Education is an academic forum for the study of teaching and pedagogy that focuses on the relationship between education and its socio-cultural context. Drawing upon a variety of contextualizing disciplines including cultural studies, curriculum theorizing, feminist studies, the social foundations of education, critical pedagogy, and symbolic interactionism, Taboo is grounded on the notion of “radical contextualization.” The journal encourages papers from a wide range of contributors who work within these general areas. As its title suggests, Taboo seeks compelling and controversial submissions. Show less



Millikin University

• Millikin University

• Visiting Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Assessment

  • Aug 2010 - May 2016

  I was both adjunct and full-time faculty in the Communication Department at Millikin, and I also served as the Coordinator of Oral Communication Assessment for the department and for the University Studies program. I was both adjunct and full-time faculty in the Communication Department at Millikin, and I also served as the Coordinator of Oral Communication Assessment for the department and for the University Studies program.



Improving Teacher Quality work

• Assistant to Dianne Renn (formerly Gardner)

  • 2014 - 2016



Illinois State University

• DeGarmo Hall

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

  I worked for Drs. Phyllis McCluskey-Titus and Dianne Renn (formerly Gardner). I worked for Drs. Phyllis McCluskey-Titus and Dianne Renn (formerly Gardner).



Florida Communication Association

• 2nd Vice President

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2012

  I served on the Executive Board as 2nd Vice President. My responsibilities involved increasing membership and overseeing the Campus Contacts program. I served on the Executive Board as 2nd Vice President. My responsibilities involved increasing membership and overseeing the Campus Contacts program.



Eastern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Associate

  • Aug 2008 - May 2010

  I have obtained my M.A. in Communication Studies at Eastern Illinois University.

• Instructor

  • Aug 2008 - May 2010



Mary J. Booth Library

• Assistant to the Dean

  • Nov 2005 - May 2008

  I worked in the administrative office of Booth Library as a direct assistant to Dean Allen Lanham. My responsibilities included monitoring local media outlets for press related to the library and documenting exposure; corresponding with offices of Academic Affairs, External Relations, Business, Human Resources, and Telecommunications; assisting on the Dean's Art and Architecture in Illinois grant project; and completing clerical duties. I worked in the administrative office of Booth Library as a direct assistant to Dean Allen Lanham. My responsibilities included monitoring local media outlets for press related to the library and documenting exposure; corresponding with offices of Academic Affairs, External Relations, Business, Human Resources, and Telecommunications; assisting on the Dean's Art and Architecture in Illinois grant project; and completing clerical duties.



U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• Web Communications/ Public Affairs intern

  • May 2007 - Jul 2007

  I worked in the public affairs division of the Office of the Secretary. My responsibilities included updating content for hhs.gov, writing feature pieces for the website, building media contact lists, contacting various media to obtain exposure for the Office of HIV/AIDS policy, monitoring World Health Organization Avian Flu reports for outbreaks, and conducting research for the Director of Communications. I worked in the public affairs division of the Office of the Secretary. My responsibilities included updating content for hhs.gov, writing feature pieces for the website, building media contact lists, contacting various media to obtain exposure for the Office of HIV/AIDS policy, monitoring World Health Organization Avian Flu reports for outbreaks, and conducting research for the Director of Communications.