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Shaun McCarthyView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical Legal Education
• Access to Justice
• Disability Law
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Dr. Shaun McCarthy is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Legal Research at the University of Newcastle's School of Law and Justice . With an unrestricted practising certificate from the Law Society of NSW, he serves as Program Convenor for the Practical Legal Training Program and has been admitted as a solicitor in both the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia. Specializes in clinical legal education and community engagement Co-developer of the 'Know the Law' app for international students Co-founder of the 'Law on the Beach' free legal clinic Lead on the trauma-informed Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program His research focuses on: Clinical Legal Education - Innovating through programs like NNN Access to Justice - For marginalized groups including asylum seekers Disability Law - Particularly swallowing and communication disabilities Youth Justice - Developing trauma-informed interventions Elder Abuse - Creating detection toolkits Digital Health Records - Addressing equity in My Health Record His publications since 2014 demonstrate expertise in: Technology-enabled legal services Health law and human rights Youth violence prevention Digital equity in legal contexts Migration law challenges End-of-life legal documentation Major Awards include: Australian Awards for University Teaching UK Advance HE Fellowship Multiple University of Newcastle Excellence Awards NSW Premier's Public Sector Commendation He has secured over $5 million in grants , including: $720,000 NSW State Government grant for Older Persons Legal Clinic $2.195 million Department of Social Services grant for adolescent support Multiple DFAT-funded international collaboration grants Disability research grants from College of Human and Social Futures

Alison NelsonView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Indigenous Health
• Physical Activity
• Chronic Disease Management
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Dr. Alison Nelson is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Queensland. She specializes in Indigenous health, physical activity, and culturally responsive occupational therapy practices. Research Focus : Indigenous health disparities, chronic disease self-management, cultural responsiveness in healthcare, and physical activity among urban Indigenous youth. Key Projects : Development of the Australian Therapy Outcome Measure for Indigenous Clients (ATOMIC), evaluation of the 'Work It Out' chronic disease program, and Indigenous health workforce training initiatives. Contributions : Pioneering use of Indigenist frameworks in health promotion research, critical exploration of cultural competence in occupational therapy, and advocacy for community-driven health solutions. Her scholarly output includes 39 journal articles and 7 book chapters, emphasizing intervention frameworks and health equity. Collaborations span institutions like the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) and allied health organizations.

Catherine AustinView profile

Associate Professor

• Maternal and Child Health
• Public Health
• Social Determinants of Health
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Catherine Austin is a Senior Research Fellow and Associate Professor in Maternal & Child Health Research at the Faculty of Health, Federation University Australia, affiliated with the Molly Wardaguga Research Centre. Her work focuses on optimizing health outcomes for Indigenous Australian communities through innovative care models. PhD in Indigenous Health (Federation University Australia, 2022) Master of Public Health - Indigenous Health Specialisation (UNSW Medicine and Health, 2015) Master of Health Management (UNSW Medicine and Health, 2015) Bachelor of Child and Family Health Nursing (RMIT University, 1993) Certified Midwifery and General Nursing Research interests center on Maternal and Child Health equity, particularly through the First 2000 Days framework and Birthing on Country models. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3) and emphasizes social determinants of health, cultural competency, and policy reform in Australian Indigenous communities. Recent publications analyze family violence risk identification, social determinants affecting healthcare access, and novel models for Aboriginal family engagement. Text-mined topics from her 4 research outputs include Health Services Research , Indigenous Health Equity , Maternal-Child Health Systems , Cultural Competency , Australian Public Health , and Qualitative Nursing Studies . External roles include serving as a Board Director for the Maternal Child and Family Health Nurses Australia (MCaFHNA) since 2023. Her research collaborations span Australia, with 5 similar profiles identified in social determinants of health and maternal welfare domains.

• Maritime Navigation
• Marine Engineering
• Human Factors in Maritime Systems
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Reto Weber is a Lecturer in Technology at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in Maritime Studies . With a professional background as a sea captain and pilot on the Swedish west coast, he brings practical maritime expertise to his academic work in bridge simulators and e-navigation systems. Education : Sea Captain's Degree, Master's from World Maritime University (Switzerland, England, Sweden) Affiliations : Chalmers University, Lighthouse - Swedish Maritime Competence Center, Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) His research focuses on maritime navigation systems , particularly examining human factors in automated environments. Key areas include: Algorithmic decision support in maritime traffic Collision avoidance mechanisms Impact of automation on vessel traffic services Development of web-based simulation tools Route exchange protocols and e-navigation solutions Remote ship monitoring ergonomics Reto's publications reveal trends in SMART ship technologies and Lighthouse projects , emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence with traditional maritime practices. His work spans simulation-based training tools, COLREG compliance, and physics-informed machine learning architectures for wind propulsion optimization. As an examiner for courses like MManeuvering and Navigation in Confined Waters and Bridge Service , he bridges academic research with practical maritime education through Chalmers' Full Mission Bridge Simulator . Collaborations with institutions like Lighthouse and Trafikverket demonstrate his commitment to advancing maritime safety and efficiency through technology.

Shawn D. WhitemanView profile

Professor

• Sibling Relationships
• Adolescent Development
• Family Socialization
• +3 more

Shawn D. Whiteman serves as Professor and Interim Dean in the College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University, where he leads the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. His interdisciplinary work bridges developmental science, family studies, and public health to examine youth outcomes through adolescence and early adulthood. His educational background includes a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (Statistics) from The Pennsylvania State University (2004), an MA in Psychology from Wake Forest University (2000), and a BA in Psychology from Shippensburg University (1998). PhD, Human Development and Family Studies (Statistics), The Pennsylvania State University, 2004 MA, Psychology, Wake Forest University, 2000 BA, Psychology, Shippensburg University, 1998 Whiteman’s research centers on sibling relationships as critical pathways for social influence and comparison within family systems. He investigates how sibling dynamics shape health behaviors, socioemotional adjustment, and developmental trajectories through adolescence into emerging adulthood. His work integrates longitudinal methodologies with family systems theory to unpack bidirectional sibling influences, differential parental treatment, and contextual factors like military deployment or pandemic disruptions. Current projects examine sibling mediation of substance use pathways, sport participation patterns, and crisis-related family adaptations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on sibling relationship mechanisms across developmental contexts. His work increasingly incorporates crisis events (military deployment, pandemics) as natural experiments to study family resilience. Methodologically, he combines advanced longitudinal modeling with mixed-methods approaches, particularly in military family and sibling sport research. His scientific recognition includes: Faculty Researcher of the Year (2019) from Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, Utah State University Purdue University Scholar (2014) Early Career Research Achievement Award (2012) from Purdue University Whiteman mentors doctoral students in Human Development and Family Studies, with recent graduates including Leslie Page, Iliana Wilkinson, Jenna Dayley, and Liam Fischback. His research program receives substantial external funding from the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense, supporting investigations into military family resilience and youth health behaviors. Current projects include longitudinal studies of wartime deployment effects on sibling relationships and pandemic-related family stress pathways. His work operates within university-wide research infrastructure at Utah State, collaborating with military family research centers and leveraging longitudinal datasets on sibling dynamics across diverse family structures.

Martina MusteenView profile

Professor

• International Business
• International Entrepreneurship
• Global Business Development
• +3 more

Martina Musteen serves as the Charles W. Hostler Professor of Global Business at San Diego State University's Fowler College of Business, where she also directs the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business and advises academic programs. Her career spans nearly two decades at SDSU since joining in 2006 after completing her Ph.D. at the University of Kansas, with significant contributions to international business education and research. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Kansas (2006) MBA, University of Kansas (2000) B.A. in Business Management, University of Maryland (1999) Professor Musteen's research centers on international entrepreneurship and global business strategy , with particular expertise in how entrepreneurial firms internationalize, foreign market entry modes, and spatial dimensions of international venturing. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in emerging markets and service offshoring, emphasizing how institutional contexts shape global business decisions. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to explore behavioral aspects of internationalization. Her 15 most recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in cross-border acquisitions , SME internationalization , and digital transformation in global business. Key themes include pandemic impacts on global value chains, crowdfunding platforms for international opportunities, and cultural intelligence development. The research consistently applies multidisciplinary lenses spanning strategic management, entrepreneurship, and institutional theory. Scientific Recognition: Program Excellence Award, NASBITE (2025) Most Influential Professor awards in MSGBD and MBA programs Teaching Excellence Award (2022) Faculty Monty Award for university contributions (2017) Professor Musteen actively mentors through three signature programs: the International Business Opportunity Development (IBOD) consulting project with international startups, the Live Case project with local companies expanding globally, and the International Business Development Practicum requiring student travel abroad. She serves as Senior Editor for the Journal of World Business and Editor-in-Chief of ie-scholars.net, significantly shaping scholarly discourse in international business while directing the Wendy Gillespie Center's initiatives. Through the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business, she leads initiatives connecting academic research with practical business applications, including international consulting projects that send students abroad to develop market entry strategies. Her leadership extends to conference organization, including chairing the California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference and serving on editorial boards for top journals.

• Patient Safety
• Resilience in Healthcare
• Care Transitions
• +5 more

Karina Aase is a Professor in Patient Safety at the University of Stavanger , Faculty of Health Sciences. She served as the Centre Director for SHARE – Centre for Resilience in Healthcare from 2017 to 2020, leading Norway’s largest research center focused on quality and safety in healthcare. Her research spans patient safety, resilience in healthcare systems, care transitions, and quality improvement across primary and specialized healthcare sectors. She integrates methodologies from transport and petroleum industries to enhance healthcare practices. Current affiliation: University of Stavanger (UiS) Former leadership: SHARE Research Centre (2017-2020) Key collaborations: Oslo University Hospital, NTNU Research Interests : Resilience in healthcare systems Medication safety in nursing homes Team dynamics in emergency care Adaptive capacity in clinical settings Homecare for frail elderly Context mapping for quality improvement Scientific Contributions : Her recent articles (2025-2023) focus on prehospital medication administration, family navigation in pediatric care, homecare service ecosystems, adaptive capacity in standardized hospitals, and systematic observation frameworks for elderly patients. These works emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, systems thinking, and translating safety practices from industrial sectors to healthcare.

• Infectious Disease Modeling
• Vector-Borne Disease Epidemiology
• Mathematical Forecasting
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Michael Johansson serves as a Research Professor at Northeastern University's Roux Institute, maintaining offices in London, UK and Portland, ME. His work bridges public health research and operational response through advanced statistical and mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, with primary focus on vector-borne pathogens including dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and West Nile virus. Previously with the CDC in Puerto Rico for over a decade, he co-founded the Epidemic Prediction Initiative and led modeling efforts during Zika, COVID-19, and dengue emergencies. His research integrates biological, ecological, climatic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors to understand disease emergence and transmission dynamics. Key methodologies include network-based forecasting models, climate-disease interaction analysis, and development of early warning systems. Current work emphasizes improving surveillance, burden estimation, and control strategy evaluation for arboviral diseases through quantitative tools. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in dengue synchronization across the Americas, West Nile virus forecasting, and addressing biases in mobility data for outbreak modeling. His work spans from molecular-level antibody response analysis to global risk mapping, consistently emphasizing operational implementation of research findings. Johansson actively contributes to public health practice through conference presentations including the 2025 American Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting. His modeling frameworks have directly informed CDC emergency responses and the development of collaborative forecasting initiatives that pioneer open, transparent disease prediction.

Ortenca KumeView profile

Lecturer

• Corporate Finance
• Access to Finance
• Credit Risk
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Dr. Ortenca Kume is a Lecturer in Finance and Director of Studies for the BSc Accounting and Finance programme at Kent Business School, University of Kent, where she has held academic positions since 2008. She earned her PhD in Finance from Aberdeen Business School (2012) and Master's in International Management and Finance from the University of Staffordshire (1999), with prior teaching experience at Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, and Canterbury Christ Church University. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Finance, Aberdeen Business School (2012) Master in International Management and Finance, University of Staffordshire (1999) Dr. Kume's research centers on corporate financing decisions, access to finance mechanisms, credit risk quantification, credit rating agency impacts, and capital market efficiency. Her current work investigates determinants of UK firms' investment and financing behavior, bridging theoretical frameworks with empirical market analysis. Her publication history reveals consistent focus on empirical corporate finance, particularly crisis-related capital structure dynamics and credit risk modeling. Recent work expands into intellectual property management within university-industry partnerships, demonstrating methodological versatility across historical financial bubbles, European market crises, and contemporary credit spread analysis. Professional distinctions include: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member of the Royal Economic Society Dr. Kume supervises PhD candidates in corporate/SME financing and credit risk measurement while serving as External Examiner for Royal Holloway and Anglia Ruskin Universities. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate Principles of Finance to specialized MSc Credit Risk courses, reflecting deep integration of research into pedagogy despite limited public grant documentation.

Antonello ZangrandiView profile

Professor

• Healthcare Management
• Public Sector Economics
• Crisis Management
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Antonello Zangrandi is a Full Professor at the University of Parma's Department of Economics and Business Sciences and serves as Director of the Master's Degree in Management of Health and Social Health Services there. He also lectures at Bocconi University's School of Business Administration in Milan and acts as Scientific Director for National Health Service Executive Training Courses. Full Professor, University of Parma Lecturer, Bocconi University Scientific Director, National Health Service Training His research focuses on healthcare management, public sector economics, crisis management, and ESG applications in nonprofit organizations. He analyzes managerial roles in public hospitals, big data integration, and pandemic response strategies. Recent publications examine healthcare leadership, social reporting frameworks, and performance measurement tools. His work emphasizes collaboration between clinicians and administrators and the impact of regional policies on healthcare systems. As Director of the Master's program, he oversees curriculum development for health services management. His teaching spans economics of public companies, business informatics, and nonprofit organizational models across various academic years and degree tracks.

Carlo AallView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Policy
• +5 more

Carlo Aall serves as an Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Development at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and as a Leading Senior Researcher at Vestlandsforsking, where he leads the Norwegian Centre for Sustainable Climate Adaptation (Noradapt). With over three decades of research experience, his work bridges academic scholarship and practical climate adaptation solutions for municipalities and regional authorities. Dr. Aall earned his natural resource management degree from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in 1987 and completed his doctorate at Aalborg University in 2002. His academic credentials were further recognized in 2012 when Aarhus University awarded him professorial competence in sustainable development. Since 2016, he has contributed to higher education through his part-time professorship at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, teaching in the Master's program in Climate Change Management. His research focuses on the complex interplay between climate risks, sustainable development, and governance structures. Dr. Aall has pioneered approaches for municipal climate risk assessment and developed frameworks for analyzing transboundary climate risks that cross political boundaries. His work emphasizes practical implementation of climate adaptation strategies at local levels, with particular attention to how municipalities can integrate climate considerations into their planning and operations while navigating political and administrative constraints. Analysis of Dr. Aall's recent publications reveals a growing emphasis on transboundary climate risks, the limitations of current climate transition frameworks, and the need for worst-case scenario planning in adaptation efforts. His research increasingly examines the tension between renewable energy transitions and emerging climate risks, challenging conventional approaches to sustainability planning. Professorial competence in sustainable development from Aarhus University (2012) Dr. Aall has led numerous research projects funded by Norwegian research councils, many featuring international collaboration across Nordic and European countries. His project portfolio includes developing national climate vulnerability analysis methods, exploring risk ownership related to transboundary climate impacts, and analyzing adaptation policy landscapes across Nordic nations. As director of Noradapt, he oversees a comprehensive research program that translates scientific understanding into practical tools for municipalities and regional authorities. Through Noradapt, Dr. Aall coordinates research on sustainable climate adaptation strategies that address both immediate climate risks and long-term transformation needs. The center works directly with municipalities to develop climate risk budgets, analyze vulnerabilities in transportation infrastructure, and create integrated approaches for managing climate and natural risks simultaneously. This applied research focus ensures that theoretical insights directly inform practical adaptation measures at the community level.

Wade DavisView profile

Associate Professor

• Business Law
• Employment Law
• Corporate Law
• +7 more

Wade Davis is an Associate Professor of Business Law in the Department of Accounting & Business Law at Minnesota State University, Mankato's College of Business. He teaches courses including Legal Environment of Business, Contracts, Employment Law, Environmental Law, and International Law, with a focus on practical legal applications in corporate settings. Educational Background: Juris Doctorate from University of Iowa, Master's of Arts from Arizona State University, and Bachelor's of Arts from California State University Sacramento. Professional Affiliations: Licensed Attorney in Minnesota’s State and Federal Courts, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Minnesota State Bar Examiners' Alternative to Pathways to Bar Admission Committee. His research spans business law, trade secrets, copyright, and defamation, often using case studies to explore legal frameworks in corporate and digital contexts. Recent publications analyze fair use in digital media, corporate raiding in the tech industry, and trade secret protection strategies. Earlier works address employment law, environmental regulations, and contractual damages. He has received recognition as a Visiting Scholar at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and was named "Minnesota Attorney of the Year" by Minnesota Lawyer. Active in community engagement, he serves as a Conciliation Court Referee for Blue Earth County and participates in the University Honors Council.

Leslie RedmondView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nutrition Interventions for Minoritized Populations
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• Indigenous Food Sovereignty
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Dr. Leslie Redmond serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences within the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Her research focuses on developing culturally grounded nutrition interventions for minoritized populations, with particular emphasis on Indigenous communities across Canada and Native American reservations in the United States. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, an MSc in Exercise Physiology from James Madison University, and a BSc in Food Science from Clemson University. These diverse foundations inform her interdisciplinary approach to public health nutrition. Dr. Redmond's research program centers on three interconnected pillars: (1) theory-based, culturally appropriate nutrition interventions co-developed with communities; (2) prevention strategies for diet-related chronic diseases in marginalized populations; and (3) sustainable solutions to food insecurity among college students. Her work frequently addresses Indigenous food sovereignty, gestational diabetes in urban Indigenous women, and obesity prevention through community-centered frameworks. Analysis of her recent publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on Indigenous health contexts across North America, with significant contributions to understanding traditional food systems, community-based obesity interventions (notably the OPREVENT2 trial), and circumpolar food security challenges. Her methodological approach emphasizes community-based participatory research and culturally safe practices. Dr. Redmond actively supervises graduate students through the university's formal inquiry process and has led multi-institutional projects including the OPREVENT2 obesity prevention trial across six Native American communities. Her research demonstrates strong community partnerships with Indigenous organizations in Manitoba, Alaska, and reservation communities throughout the United States, translating evidence into practical health solutions for vulnerable populations.

Jan Henrik KlementView profile

Professor

• Public Law
• German Administrative Law
• European Administrative Law
• +7 more

Jan Henrik Klement is a University Professor and Dean of Studies at the Faculty of Law, University of Freiburg, where he has been teaching and researching since August 2021. He serves as Director of Department 3 at the Institute for German, European and International Public Law. Since October 2022, he has held the position of Dean of Studies at the Faculty of Law. In addition to his academic work, since March 2020, he serves as a part-time judge at the Administrative Court of Baden-Württemberg with jurisdiction over waste law. Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg (2021-present): University Professor University of Mannheim (2018-2021): Professor of Public Law, Commercial Law, Information Law and Legal Economics Saarland University (2013-2018): University Professor (W3) of Constitutional and Administrative Law Professor Klement and his team research public law in all its breadth and depth, with particular focus on German and European administrative law (especially environmental law, public economic law, and information law) as well as constitutional law (especially fundamental rights). Closely linked to this is fundamental legal research in the fields of legal theory and methodology. In teaching, he offers courses in German, European and International Public Law, Media and Information Law, and Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Law. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent engagement with the intersection of legal theory, constitutional principles, and practical regulatory challenges, particularly in environmental and economic domains. The publications show progression from foundational work on legal responsibility to sophisticated analyses of European integration, digital governance, and sustainable development frameworks. Professor Klement holds significant academic governance positions including membership in the Standing Committee of the German Association of Law Faculties (since 2021, Deputy Chairman since 2024), the Board of Directors of the Internal Accreditation Committee of the University of Freiburg (since 2023), and serves as Liaison Lecturer of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (since 2022). His educational background includes studies at Justus Liebig University of Giessen (First State Examination 2002), a doctorate from the same institution in 2006, and habilitation at Heidelberg University in 2013. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a freelance journalist for major German newspapers from 1993-2003.

Victoria LedfordView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Communication
• Persuasion
• Stigma Reduction
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Victoria Ledford is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University, where she teaches courses in health communication, stigma, quantitative research methods, and argumentation. Her research centers around health communication, persuasion, and quantitative research methods, with a specific focus on creating health messages that persuade people to enact healthy behaviors without stigmatizing them. Dr. Ledford's educational background includes: Ph.D. from University of Maryland, College Park M.A. from Marshall University B.A. from Marshall University Her primary research interests focus on how communication can reduce stigma while promoting health behaviors, particularly examining opioid use disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and LGBTQ+ health issues. She investigates the cognitive and affective processes involved in persuasion and decision-making, with special attention to how stigmatizing messages influence public perceptions and behaviors. Dr. Ledford employs primarily survey and experimental methods in her research, often collaborating with qualitative researchers to develop comprehensive understandings of communication phenomena. Analysis of Dr. Ledford's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory focused on stigma reduction across multiple health contexts. Her work spans opioid crisis communication, autism inclusion in educational settings, and LGBTQ+ health during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. A notable pattern is her application of the Model of Stigma Communication across diverse contexts, demonstrating theoretical innovation and practical relevance. Her research consistently bridges theoretical communication frameworks with real-world health challenges, particularly those affecting marginalized communities. Dr. Ledford has published her research in prominent communication journals including Health Communication , Communication Education , Communication Teacher , and the Basic Course Communication Annual . Her work appears in both specialized communication outlets and interdisciplinary health journals, demonstrating the cross-disciplinary impact of her research. As an educator, Dr. Ledford teaches COMM 3510: Research in Human Communication, COMM 4480: Health Promotion Message and Design, COMM 5470: Health Communication, COMM 7020: Quantitative Methods of Communication Research, and COMM 7970: Stigma, Communication and Identity. She previously served as Director of K-12 Research and Professional Services at Hanover Research and taught communication courses at both the University of Maryland and Marshall University before joining Auburn University.