Hi! I am a professor of communication with a specialization in rhetorical studies at Oakland University. I love investigating how people use persuasion to influence and transform public culture, intellectual traditions, and everyday practices. I also serve as the internship advisor for my department, where I shepherd students as they transition from school to work. 

I am guided by a belief in the power of communication to build worlds and transform lives. I am intrinsically motivated by a genuine care for others, especially my students. I am humbled to have received the Honors College Inspiration Award and the Elizabeth Youngjohn Teaching Award for my contributions to teaching, and the Phyllis Law Googasian Award for my contributions to the advancement of women in higher education.