Casey Maugh Funderburk

Dr. Casey Maugh Funderburk is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi (Gulf Park campus), specializing in Communication, Leadership, and Rhetorical Studies. Their research focuses on political rhetoric, disaster response, and historical memory. They hold a PhD from Pennsylvania State University (2007), an MA from Colorado State University (2002), and a BA from Huntingdon College (2000).

Teaching areas include Workforce Development, Qualitative Methodology, and courses in Political Communication. Professional affiliations include the Academy of Human Resource Development. Key research interests span Barack Obama's presidential rhetoric, social movement memory, and Peace Corps volunteer dynamics. Office: North Academic Building (NAB) 238.

Publications analyze leadership strategies, disaster policy, and the intersection of visual rhetoric with consumer spaces. Current projects likely explore contemporary communication challenges in leadership and historical discourse preservation.