- PhD 2011 Ohio University, School of Communication Studies
- MA 2008 Ohio University, School of Communication Studies
- BA 2006 Hiram College, Department of Communication
The Department of Community Development and Applied Economics
BIO
My research program stems from the belief that the areas of health and communication are interconnected and can be better understood using an interdisciplinary approach. Specifically, I am dedicated to exploring how communication practices shape and are shaped by how we define, make sense of, and organize around health and food issues.
My current projects examine consumer understandings of health risks associated with sweeteners, raw milk, and artisan cheese. I am also using organizational theories to explore the communication practices that characterize alternative food supply chain management along with messages exchanged between the food industry and dietitians.
Courses
CDAE 1240 - Fund of Public Communication
CDAE 1450 - Career Builder: LinkedIn
CDAE 2760/CDAE 6760 - Inclusive ScienceCommunication
CDAE 6350/FS 6350 - Qualitative Research Methods
GRAD 9010 - Food Systems
GRAD 9010 - Comm.Dev&Appli Econ
Publications
Area(s) of expertise
Public communication, health communication, strategic communication, food media, food politics
Bio
My research program stems from the belief that the areas of health and communication are interconnected and can be better understood using an interdisciplinary approach. Specifically, I am dedicated to exploring how communication practices shape and are shaped by how we define, make sense of, and organize around health and food issues.
My current projects examine consumer understandings of health risks associated with sweeteners, raw milk, and artisan cheese. I am also using organizational theories to explore the communication practices that characterize alternative food supply chain management along with messages exchanged between the food industry and dietitians.
Courses
CDAE 1240 - Fund of Public Communication
CDAE 1450 - Career Builder: LinkedIn
CDAE 2760/CDAE 6760 - Inclusive ScienceCommunication
CDAE 6350/FS 6350 - Qualitative Research Methods
GRAD 9010 - Food Systems
GRAD 9010 - Comm.Dev&Appli Econ
Publications
Areas of Expertise
Public communication, health communication, strategic communication, food media, food politics