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EDUCATION

PH.D, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-TWIN CITIES

Doctoral student in Communication Studies with an emphasis on critical media studies. Core coursework includes rhetoric and social movements, public spheres, and affect theory. Advisor: Dr. Mary Vavrus

August 2019 - TBD

M.A., JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Graduated with a master's in Communication and Advocacy with an emphasis on environmentalism. Core coursework included environmental justice, environmental decision making, and strategic environmental communication. Advisor: Dr. Pete Bsumek

August 2015 - May 2017

B.A., CONCORDIA COLLEGE

August 2012 - May 2015

Graduated cum laude with majors in Political Science and Communication Studies-Theatre Arts, the latter of which I designed myself with an emphasis on public speaking and theatre history. Minor in Mandarin Chinese. Advisor: Dr. Adam Knowlton

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