Description: I’ve been teaching since 2007 and simply LOVE it. I’m one of the few lucky ones that get to do what I love EVERY SINGLE DAY! I recently joined the faculty as an Associate Professor at Eastern Michigan University. My areas of specialization include Public Relations and Social Media. I’m also the faculty adviser for The Eleanor Wright…
I’ve been teaching since 2007 and simply LOVE it. I’m one of the few lucky ones that get to do what I love EVERY SINGLE DAY! I recently joined the faculty as an Associate Professor at Eastern Michigan University . My areas of specialization include Public Relations and Social Media. I’m also the faculty adviser for The Eleanor Wright Chapter of PRSSA . In my current position I developed the new curricula and syllabi for the public relations major within the undergraduate public relations program. This is
Before teaching, I held a career in the communications industry for over a decade. My work spanned multiple arenas including large corporations, government entities, not-for-profit organizations, and academic institutions. I have created, developed and implemented diverse and results-oriented media relations programs specific to each sector with which I worked. In addition, I have led three re-branding campaigns, designed four web sites, and garnered media coverage that includes hits with the New York Tim
To stay active within the community I often serve as a spokesperson on issues related to communications. Some of my more recent speaking engagements include a two hour workshop at the Michigan Media Lab titled “Using Social Media to Promote Your Business.” Social media is a robust and emerging area of public relations which I have been on the forefront in conducting research and applying knowledge within my classroom as well as speaking engagements. I am also an advisory board member for the Social Media