PhD Media Studies/Journalism & Mass Communication,

University of Colorado Boulder (2014 –  Present*) 

*Anticipated Graduation Date: May 10, 2018

• Dissertation: Digital Coming Out: The Politics of LGBTQ Culture in Social Media (Defending April 2018)
  • Chair: Polly McLean, PhD
• Certificates:
  • Graduate Certificate in Women & Gender Studies (completed 2017)
  • Professional Development for Preparing Future Faculty (completed 2016)
  • Certificate in Graduate Teaching (in progress)
  • Graduate Certificate in Ethnic Studies (in progress)

MA Liberal Arts & Sciences

San Diego State University (2009 – 2012)

• Thesis: The Importance of Horror: How Horror Films Reduce Anxiety Toward Social Fears
  • Chair: William A. Nericcio, PhD

2003 – 2007 B.S. Television – Radio**

Ithaca College (2003-2007)

• Video Production Concentration
• Scriptwriting Minor

**Graduated Cum Laude

Fellowships & Scholarships

University of Colorado Boulder

• Summer Research Fellowship (2015 – 2017)
• Provost Fellowship for the University Libraries* (2016)

Ashford University

• Fellows Research Grant* (2013)

Ithaca College

• President’s Scholarship* (2003 – 2007)

*Competitive Fellowship

Awards

University of Colorado Boulder

• Best Should Teach, Silver Award (2017)

Ithaca College

• Outstanding Service Award, VIC Radio (2007)

Research & Teaching Interests

Media & Intersectionality

Queer and Feminist Theory

Qualitative and Feminist Methodology

Critical Cultural Theory

Social Media & Participatory Culture

Representation & Identity

Media & Society

Media History

Video & Audio Production

Documentary Research & Production

Broadcast Journalism

Public Speaking

Rhetoric and Social Justice

Social Media & Political Expression