About
I am a healthcare communication expert with over ten years of experience in patient-centered research and engagement in rare disease contexts. I have a proven ability to develop patient-centered educational programs, manage multi-phase research projects, secure and oversee grant funding, and lead initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a researcher, educator, and advocate, I am passionate about empowering patients and improving healthcare outcomes for rare disease populations.
Education
PhD (2010 - 2014)
University of Kentucky – Lexington, KY
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PhD in Health Communication
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Dissertation: Parental Decision-Making and Uncertainty Management in Rare Diseases: Navigating Multidisciplinary Pediatric Care during First-Time Clinic Visits
Master of Arts (2008 - 2010)
University of Cincinnati – Cincinnati, OH
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MA in Communication
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Health Promotion and Education Minor
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Thesis: Communication and Uncertainty in Illness: The Struggle for Parents to Assign Meaning to an “Orphan” Illness
Bachelor of Science (2004 - 2008)
Ohio University -- Athens, OH
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BS in Organizational Communication
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Business Minor
Experience
Assistant Professor (2017 -- Current)
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Ohio University, Dublin, OH
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Department of Primary Care
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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Adjunct Instructor of Communication (2018 - 2021)
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Ohio University, Athens, OH
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School of Communication Studies
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Scripps College of Communication
Post-Doctoral Researcher (2016 - 2017)
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Ohio University, Athens, OH
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Department of Family Medicine
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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Adjunct Professor of Communication (2016)
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Florida International University, Miami, FL
- Communication Arts
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Remote Position
Adjunct Instructor of Communication (2015 - 2016)
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King University, Knoxville, TN
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School of Applied Science & Technology
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Remote Position