Tess Buckley

Dr. Tess Buckley is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the School of Communication at Chapman University, where she specializes in communication studies. Her research focuses on attitude and behavior change within health contexts, resistance to persuasive appeals, and mediated message effects.

• B.A., Biola University
• M.A., California State University, Fullerton
• Ph.D., Chapman University

She employs mixed-methods approaches to examine how communication influences individual and societal well-being, particularly through health communication, digital interaction, and organizational messaging. Her recent publications include work on HPV vaccination promotion, digital flourishing scales, and frontline nurse stress during pandemics.

Dr. Buckley teaches courses in persuasion theory, organizational communication, research methods, training and development, and mass communication. She actively mentors students considering graduate studies or professional opportunities.