About Me

I travel, I practice yoga, I love my dogs, I listen to podcasts, I teach, and I research. But how did I get here? We might as well have an existential crisis on the About page.

As a cultural studies scholar, my research focuses on the lived reality of media audiences (specifically women, women of color, or victims of domestic violence), how those women are depicted, and how they interpret and make meaning from the media they consume. Broadly, I focus on media ethics, feminist scholarship, true crime podcasting, and social justice, with work published in Mass Communications & Society, Journalism Studies, Feminist Media Studies, Communication & Sport, and Health Communication, among others. I’m also a co-author of Advertising Account Planning: New Strategies in the Digital Landscape (2025). My reseach has been featured in Rolling Stone, CNN, TIME magazine, and The Washington Post.

Before entering academia, I spent over a decade in the communications industry, serving in leadership roles in marketing, public relations, and brand strategy. I also ran my own photography business for more than 10 years.

In the classroom, I focus on inclusive, student-centered learning, teaching courses in media strategy, social justice, and research. I’m committed to creating spaces that explore the intersections of media, identity, and equity. I’m passionate about challenging narratives, amplifying traditionally marginalized voices, and using media as a tool for change.