Tara Carleo

Tara Carleo is a Lecturer in Communication Studies at Colorado Mesa University. She teaches courses such as Online Speechmaking, Speechmaking, Essentials of Speech, and Interpersonal Communications, fostering a supportive environment for students to develop communication skills through anecdotes, self/peer evaluations, and empathetic guidance based on her personal overcoming of communication reticence.

• Education: MA and BA in Communication Studies from University of Northern Colorado
• Prior roles: Assistant Director of Disability Resources & Services at University of Denver; Office Manager and Assistant to the President at National Western Stock Show
• Professional background: Former Miss Rodeo Colorado, rodeo contestant, flag girl, spokesperson for Rodeo Europe tour, and participant in the 2008 Presidential Inauguration Parade.

Her research interests focus on creating safe pedagogical spaces for skill development in communication, though no specific publications are listed in the provided text.