EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Mass Communication
May 2015
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
MA in Journalism and Mass Communication with PR focus
May 2010
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
BA in Communication, English, & Psychology with Philosophy minor
May 2008
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
August 2021 to present
Assistant Professor
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
August 2015 to 2021
Graduate Assistant
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
August 2012 to May 2015; August 2008 to May 2010
Legal Compliance Analyst
Humana Insurance Company
Louisville, KY
February 2012 to July 2012
Medicare Enrollment Specialist
Humana Insurance Company
Louisville, KY
September 2011 to February 2012
College Instructor
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
August 2010 to June 2011
CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS
Page Center Research Fellow
2024-2026
Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication, Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Pennsylvania State University
Gretchen A. Kemp Teaching Fellowship
2022
Journalism Unit, Media School, Indiana University
Gretchen A. Kemp Faculty Development Award
2019, 2023, & 2024
Journalism Unit, Media School, Indiana University
Trustees Teaching Award
2018 & 2022
College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana University
Media Industry Research Certificate
2014
Grady College, University of Georgia
Professional Certification in Integrated Communication Practice
2008
University of Louisville
Professional Certification in Public Relations Practice
2006
University of Louisville
Professional Certification in Public Relations Writing
2006
University of Louisville
Professional Certification in Public Relations Editing
2006
University of Louisville