Karyn Jones

Dr. Karyn Jones is an Associate Professor at Clemson University with joint appointments in the Department of Communication, Public Health Sciences, and the School of Nursing within the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on health communication, agenda-setting theory in health messaging, and behavioral interventions addressing health disparities.

• PhD in Mass Communication/Health Promotion & Behavior (University of Georgia, 2003)
• MA in Interpersonal Communication/Health Communication (University of Georgia, 1994)
• BS in Communication Arts/Public Relations (Georgia Southern University, 1992)

Her work spans breast cancer communication, disability communication, and mindfulness training applications for depression, substance misuse, and chronic disease management. She has secured over $570,000 in external funding from entities like the Department of Defense and Greenville Health Authority.

Scientific Awards:

• Clemson University Board of Trustees Award for Faculty Excellence (2009)
• Top Research Paper, Disability Issues Caucus, National Communication Association (2010)
• Clemson University Provost's Leadership Summit (2014)
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Georgia Southern University Chapter)

She serves on editorial boards for journals including OMB Integrative and Complementary Medicine (2024) and Annals of Public Health (2022). Her research has been published in Frontiers in Communication, JMIR Research Protocols, and Mindfulness.