Professional History

Kansas State University - Department of Communication and Agricultural Education

Assistant Professor June 2022- Present 

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• 65% teaching, 35% research 

• Design, develop, and deliver theory- and project-based agricultural communications courses focused on new media technologies, video production, crisis communication, and undergraduate research 

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students 

• Serve as the advisor for the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow club 

• Research the science of science communication and effective means to communicate with public audiences regarding food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences 

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Graduate Teaching Assistant  2019-2022

Teaching Appointments​​

• The Communication Process in Agricultural and Life Sciences (AEC 4031) - Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022

  •  Grade discussion posts and writing assignments for up to 33 students

  • Created lecture materials covering AP style writing, writing in advertising, and writing for broadcast media

• Podcasting to Increase Science Literacy (AEC 4036/5037/6932) - Spring 2021, Spring 2022

  • Co-taught the course and created class modules focusing on interviewing skills, podcast editing, and social media marketing

  • Graded assignments submitted by undergraduate students enrolled in the course

• Communication Practices for Agricultural and Life Sciences (AEC 4035/5032) - Fall 2021

  • Graded assignments for 17 students​

  • Created weekly lectures and assignments for topics such as graphic design elements, personal branding, and constructing credible articles

• Communication and Leadership Capstone Experience (AEC 4930) - Fall 2019 & Spring 2020

  • Graded assignments and provided feedback for 25 students. In this course, students develop an online portfolio, LinkedIn, and several components of a public relations campaign on a topic of their choosing. 

• Business and Technical Writing (AEC 3033) - Fall 2019

  • Assigned grades and gave detailed feedback to 14 students enrolled in the Business and Technical Writing course. In this course students write letters to the editor, cover letters, resumes, and a research report. 

Faculty Support Appointments
  •  UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education, Science by the Slice podcast - Summer 2021
-Hosted podcast interviews for several topics including science communication, mosquito research, and heat-related illnesses
-Organized a spreadsheet for podcast logistics and planning

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Research Appointments 

• FNGL Water Conservation Grant Support - Spring 2020     

  • Synthesized existing literature on effective communication strategies for water conservation.

  • Hosted brainstorming groups to facilitate design elements.

  • Designed two logos and three website concepts.

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Extension Technician

Spring 2020-Fall 2020

• Executed all post-production tasks for the podcast episodes 17-31

• Created and published social media content to promote the podcast

• Handled the logistics of the podcast including reaching out to prospective speakers, scheduling interviews, and compiling questions

• Organized show notes including an episode summary, Q & A highlights, and links to additional resources

California Polytechnic State University, SLO

Graduate Assistant - Winter & Spring 2019

​Graduate Assistant

Spring 2019

• Facilitated in collecting and organizing content that aligned with the department’s marketing goals

• Drafted and organized copy for the department’s social media pages and schedule the timing for content to be posted

• Interacted with interested parties online and offer support with reputation management

• Conducted on-camera interviews with Cal Poly Alumni members for the department’s branding efforts

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

Spring 2019

Public Relations Intern

Spring 2019

• Created a Social Media Strategy Handbook to be utilized by staff and future interns

• Developed and distributed the electronic newsletter with links to upcoming events

• Organized a detailed overview of the anniversary event timeline and budget

• Participated in public outreach by participating in local tradeshows, handing out flyers at events, and contacting stakeholders for a phone pledge fundraiser

Corteva Agriscience

Commercial Sales Intern - Summer 2018

​Sales Intern

Summer 2018

• Created and conducted surveys to evaluate new areas of opportunity for Mycogen products in the California market

• Showed initiative by contacting and building relationships with new clients

• Provided customer service to existing Mycogen accounts in Northern California and Nevada

• Raised product awareness for Unified by presenting at the annual Field Days in Fresno, California

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Sales & Merchandising Intern - Summer 2017

Sales and Merchandising Intern​

Summer 2017

• Regularly visited and submitted product orders for 8 accounts within territory daily

• Assessed the needs of accounts and capitalized on areas of opportunity

• Designed and built floor displays of key products and promotions