Jessica Wendorf Muhamad

Jessica Wendorf Muhamad is an Assistant Professor of Communication at Florida State University's School of Communication and Director of the PEAKS Research Laboratory. She also serves as Associate Director of the Center for Hispanic Communication. Her work focuses on participatory, experientially-based applied communication interventions for social change, particularly addressing health disparities and prosocial narratives.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Communication (2016), University of Miami
• M.A. in International Administration with minor in Social Policy (2013), University of Miami
• B.A. in Psychology (2011), Florida International University

Her research spans systems thinking, communication for development, and high-reliability organizations, with a focus on culturally relevant health interventions. She has led significant funded projects including Por Nuestras Calles (tabletop game for combating child exploitation) and Padres Activos (obesity prevention for Hispanic fathers).

Key Grants:

• Por Nuestras Calles – funded by Consortium of Latin American Studies, Colombian National Police, Colombian Ministry of Commerce
• TTEACH – Florida Department of Health
• Padres Activos – NIMHD
• Firefighters Cancer Prevention Campaign – State of Florida
• Jugando a lo Seguro – Tinker Foundation

She teaches applied communication, community-based participatory research, and health/organizational communication, and is involved in serious games and communication engagement research.