Bio
I am an Assistant Professor (Professor of Practice) in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Michigan State University, where I maintain an active research agenda and teach across in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous formats. Previously, I served as a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
My research explores the impact of emerging technology, advertising, and family communication on well-being, with a focus on community engagement and social impact. I employ both quantitative and qualitative methods, and my work has been published in Journal of Family Communication, Journal of Advertising Education, Health Communication, Social Media + Society, among others.
I was recently awarded a Trifecta Grant and recognized with a Top Paper Abstract at the 2025 AEJMC Midwinter Conference. I serve on the AEJMC publishing team and sit on several committees, including the editorial board of Global Perspectives in Communication, the MSU Excellence-in-Teaching Citation Committee, the Department Research Resources and Scholarships Committees, and the Thesis and Dissertation Award Committee of the National Communication Association. I also direct an Education Abroad Program “International Advertising in China,” offering students the opportunity to blend academic learning with practical experience in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
I hold a Ph.D. and M.A. from Michigan State University, along with a Graduate Certificate in Community Engagement and a Certificate in Advertising Ethics.
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