It is my goal to work toward Clinical Full Professor by establishing a clear pathway toward the development of a national reputation in user experience design. Through the application of my current areas of expertise and continued development and mastery of core competencies, I hope to achieve this goal by 2024.
Eastern Washington University Master of Science, Communications (2003) Thesis: Brand Identity Guide for Eastern Washington University
California State University Sacramento Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communications (1996)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Leadership Sacramento Certificate (1995)
Google Analytics Certification Google Analytics Individual Qualification (2020)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company
Title
Location
Years
Washington State University
Clinical Associate Professor, Strategic Communication
Pullman, WA
2012-present
Washington State University
Director, Murrow Online Programs
Pullman, WA
2014-present
Center of Excellence for Natural Product-Drug Interaction Research (NaPDI)
Research Associate
Pullman, WA
2015-present
University of Colorado
Director of Business Development & Marketing
Boulder, CO
2010-2012
University of Idaho
Director of Regional Marketing & Web Coordinator
Moscow, ID
2007-2010
Whitworth University
Adjuct Professor, Public Relations
Spokane, WA
2005-2008
People to People Ambassador Programs
Director of Marketing
Spokane, WA
2003-2005
Eastern Washington University
Associate Director of University Relations
Cheney, WA
1997-2003
C.W. Crocker Communications
Sr. Account Manager
Sacramento, CA
1994-1997
CORE STRENGTHS
Curriculum development and classes I teach
Assignment design using principles of pedagogy
Role and outcomes from work on grants and research projects with an emphasis on user personas, user testing, communication strategy, branding, message design, web development, analytics, user research
Authorship on publications, research papers, presentations, posters, and textbooks
Online program administration and leadership including instructional design expertise, teaching standards, assessment
Online program recruitment and communication strategy
Tech specialization, certification, training
Speaking, presenting, serving on panels
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Society for Technical Communication (2019-present)
Member, Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication (AEJMC) – Visual Communication Division (2013-present)
Member, University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) (2018-present)
Member, EDUCAUSE (2018-2019)
Member, Public Relations Society of America national chapter and Spokane Regional Chapter (2012-2018)
Member, Spokane MarComm Association (2012-2018)
Project Management Association (2010-2012)
Past Memberships of regional and national chapters (1995-2010) – American Marketing Association (AMA), International Association of Business Communications (IABC), Center for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) + Chambers of Commerce in Sacramento, Spokane, and Spokane Valley
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Service to Washington State University
Member At-Large – LMS Governance Committee (fall 2019-present)
Voting member – Graduate Studies Committee (fall 2019-present)
Murrow Online Programs representative – Global Campus Academic Council – led by Rebecca Van de Vord (fall 2018-present)
Faculty administrator, launch of Online MA Health Communication and Promotion (spring 2018)
RECENT TRAINING, PRESENTATIONS & GUEST LECTURES
Guest lecture, Personal Brand Workshop, Association of Women in Communications (Feb 2020)
Faculty-Led Workshop for Academic Outreach and Innovation “Produce. Learn. Achieve. Network. – focus on the Oaks Academic Technology Award.” (Feb 2020)
Campus Community Forum panel presentation for Center for Civic Engagement partnership with Whitman County Public Health. (April 18, 2019)
Led workshop at Global Campus 2019 Rendezvous in Seattle, WA. Title: “Shaping Your Identity: An Exercise in Personal Branding” (March 2019)
RECENT SPECIAL PROJECTS & WORKSHOPS
Faculty Lead, Center for Civic Engagement project in partnership with Whitman County Public Health
Training for Murrow faculty teaching online courses: Panopto led by two AOI specialists – focused on best practices, efficiencies, and techniques for creating video lectures for use in online or in-person courses. (Nov 7, 2018)
Faculty-led workshop: “Goals and Outcomes, and the Creation of Effective Rubrics” – Provided an overview, support materials, and discussion around creating effective rubrics. (Nov 13, 2018)
Faculty Mentor and Chaperone, Harold Frank Scholars Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Experience (2017 and 2018)
Co-Lead Murrow Innovation Community (MIC) Phase 1 integrated a system of collaborative spaces, curriculum and training, and experiential learning opportunities at WSU (July 2017-May 2018)
Faculty representative and volunteer, Adobe Creative Jam – an inspiring two-part design experience that demonstrates and celebrates creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration. (2018 and 2019)
Workshop as part of AOI Innovative Teaching Series: “Strategies for Enhancing Student Success” – Provided an overview of active learning, just in time teaching techniques, and peer instruction. (Sep 18, 2018)