I have expertise conducting qualitative studies that incorporate textual analysis, in-depth interviews, and focus groups. I also lead community engaged projects that involve oral histories, ethnographic methods, and organizing community events. My research focus areas include digital and traditional media, crisis communication, and popular culture.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Information & Comm.
Department
Information & Comm. - Dean
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
community health, digital media, critical media literacy, digital humanities, marginalized groups
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Personal Focus Areas
Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Health Communications
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
08/2018 - 07/2022
Howard University
Washington, DC
Ph.D.
Communication, Culture, and Media Studies
08/2013 - 05/2015
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Masters
Health Administration
08/2006 - 12/2010
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Bachelors
Accounting
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
09/2019
Membership
Member
National Communication Association
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
08/2024
Research Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2019
Award
Top Paper Award: Human Communication & Technology Division
national Communication Association
2023
Award
Kenneth Hardwood Outstanding Dissertation Award
Broadcast Education Association
2021
Fellowship
Ernest E. Just-Percy L. Julian Research Fellowship
Howard University
2022
Honor
Rising Graduate Scholar
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
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