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Katharine Hubbard, PhD, MFA

Education

Ph.D. 2016	University of Texas at Austin, College of Communications Major Area of Study: Framing and language use in advertising, and the gaps between consumers, advertising practitioners, and academics. Dissertation: Implicit Theories of Advertising Creatives
M.F.A. 2012	Academy of Art University, School of Advertising Major Area of Study: Advertising Copywriting Thesis: Portfolio of Integrated Advertising Campaigns
B.S. 2009	University of Nebraska at Kearney, Department of Communication Major Area of Study: Advertising and Marketing

 

 

Professional Appointments

May 2016 – June 2017	Behavioral Designer, Sanders\Wingo – Austin, TX
May 2011 – Aug. 2011	Copywriter, Snitnly Carr – Lincoln, NE

University Appointments

Fall 2023-present	Assistant Professor, Winthrop University, Department of Mass Communication
2019-2023	Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University, Department of Mass Communication
2017-2019	Assistant Professor, State University of New York College at Buffalo, Communication Department
Spring 2017	Lecturer, The University of Texas at Austin, Stan Richard School of Advertising and Public Relations
2012-2016	Teaching Assistant, The University of Texas at Austin, Stan Richard School of Advertising and Public Relations
2015-2016	Graduate Assistant, The University of Texas at Austin, Stan Richard School of Advertising and Public Relations
Fall 2015	Assistant Instructor, The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Rhetoric and Writing
2008-2009	Advertising Manager, The University of Nebraska at Kearney, Department of Communication

Assistant Professor: Winthrop University 

ACAD  101 Principles of the Learning Academy (Undergraduate)

HXMP  102 The Human Experience (Undergraduate)

IMCO   105 Introduction to IMC (Undergraduate)

MCOM 301 Media Research & Analysis (Undergraduate)

IMCO   341 Strategic Communication (Undergraduate)

IMCO   349 Digital Newsroom, Social Media & Marketing (Undergraduate)

IMCO   475 Winthrop Creative (Undergraduate)

MCOM 495 Travel Blogging (Undergraduate)

Independent studies:

MCOM 493 Social Media & Marketing (Undergraduate)

MCOM 493 Integrated Marketing Campaigns (Undergraduate) x2

MCOM 493 Into to IMC (Undergraduate)

MCOM 493 Creative (Undergraduate)

Assistant Professor: Sam Houston State University 

MCOM 1332W Writing for Mass Media (Undergraduate)

MCOM 2382 Design for PR & Advertising (Undergraduate)

MCOM 3026 Priority One – student ran public relations agency (Undergraduate)

MCOM/MCPA 3381 Principles of Public Relations (Undergraduate)

MCOM/MCPA 3383W Writing for PR & Advertising (Undergraduate)

MCOM/MCPA 4384 Advanced Design for PR & Advertising (Undergraduate)

MCOM/MCPA 4385 Social Media for PR & Advertising (Undergraduate)

 

Independent studies:

MCOM 4099 Strategic Planning (Undergraduate) x3

MCOM 4099 Research (Undergraduate)

MCOM 4099 Advertising Creative Campaign (Undergraduate) x2

Assistant Professor: SUNY College at Buffalo

COM 308W Public Relations Writing (Undergraduate)

COM 314 Advertising Copywriting (Undergraduate)

COM 389 Social Media Strategies (Undergraduate)

COM 401 Applied Communication Research (Undergraduate)

COM 418W Campaigns in PR & Advertising (Undergraduate)

COM 610 Public Relations Principals and Practices (Graduate)

COM 621 Theories of Public Relations (Graduate)

COM 631 Advanced PR Writing (Graduate)

COM 641 Research Methods in PR (Graduate)

 

Independent studies:

COM 499 Health Communications (Undergraduate)

COM 499 Publicity (Undergraduate)

COM 499 Social Media Strategies (Undergraduate)

COM 499 Psychology of Advertising (Undergraduate)

COM 499 Research Methods (Undergraduate)

COM 499 Research Project (Undergraduate)

COM 590 Social Media Strategies (Graduate)

Lecturer: University of Texas

ADV 373 Integrated Communications Campaigns (Undergraduate)

PR 377K Integrated Communications Campaigns (Undergraduate)

Assistant Instructor: University of Texas

Digital Writing and Research Lab

 

Teaching Assistant: University of Texas

PR 317 Writing for Public Relations (Undergraduate)

PR 348 Advanced Public Relations Techniques (Undergraduate)

PR 352 Strategies in Public Relations (Undergraduate)  

 

Ad Manager/Assistant Advisor (TA): University of Nebraska

Advertising at Antelope (Undergraduate)

 

Guest Lectures

COM 401 Applied Communication Research “Content Analysis”

PR 348 Advanced Public Relations Techniques “Strategic Plan and Key Messages”          

PR 352 Strategies in Public Relations “Creativity and Problem Solving”  

PR 317 Writing for Public Relations “Feature Story Workshop”

                                                                                                                                                

Publications

1. Hubbard, K., Gravois, R., Yang, W., Connor, L., Miller, L., & McCauley, J. (in press). Trust in Action: Lessons from Community-Engaged Scholarship in Case Studies. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship.
2. Hubbard, K. & Kasko, J. (2024). Progress at a Price? The Case of Potential Job Loss. In Peck, L. A., & Reel, G. S. (Eds.), Media ethics at work: True stories from young professionals. CQ Press. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781483395470
3. Kasko, J. & Hubbard, K. (2024). An Artificial Interview: The Case of You Used What as A News Source?!. In Peck, L. A., & Reel, G. S. (Eds.), Media ethics at work: True stories from young professionals. CQ Press. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781483395470
4. Brinson, N. H., Hubbard, K., & Berry, D. (2024). The prevalence and portrayal of Asian Americans in advertising: a comparative content analysis over three decades. International Journal of Advertising, 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1080/02650487.2024.2357457
5. Li, X. A., Wu, Q. L., Hubbard, K., Hwang, J., & Zhong, L. (2023). Information-seeking behavior for COVID-19 boosters in China: A cross-sectional survey. Vaccines, 11(2), 323. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11020323
6. Hubbard, K. (2020). What Improv Taught Me About Failure: As A Teacher and Academic. The Scholarly Teacher. https://www.scholarlyteacher.com/post/what-improv-taught-me-about-failure-as-a-teacher-and-academic
7. Hubbard, K. (2018). The Academic-Practitioner Gap… Is it as Vast as it Sounds?: Bridging Creatives’ Knowledge to Academic Practice. Journal of Current Issues & Research in Advertising, 39(3), 272–288. https://doi.org/10.1080/10641734.2018.1502103
8. Hubbard, K. (2018). Implicit Theories of Creatives. American Academy of Advertising. Conference. Proceedings (Online), 22–32.
9. Mackert, M., Mabry, A., Hubbard, K., Grahovac, I., & Holleran Steiker, L. (2014). Perceptions of Substance Abuse on College Campuses: Proximity to the Problem, Stigma, and Health Promotion. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 14(3), 273–285. https://doi.org/10.1080/1533256X.2014.936247

Grants

1. Hubbard. K.—Applied for the 2025 PCA National Conference Travel Grant
2. Hubbard. K. (2024-2025)—Applied for William & Mary Special Collections Research Center Travel Grants $1500
3. Hubbard. K. (2024)—Received Bowling Green State University Libraries & Popular Culture Association 2024 Summer Research Institute $450
4. Hubbard. K. (2024)—Applied for Duke University Alvin A. Achenbaum Travel Grants $750
5. Hubbard, K. (2024-2025)—Received from Winthrop University Research Council Grant $4800.
6. Hubbard, K. (September 2022)—Received from PACE: Odyssey Grant $2,000.
7. SHSU Team (2022-2023)—Received from Texas Department of State Health Services: COVID-19 Vaccination Education grant $6 million.
8. Hubbard, K. (April 2022)—Received from PACE: Odyssey Grant $2,000.
9. Hubbard, K., Herman, E. & Seering, A. (2022-2023)—Received from PACE: Teaching Innovation Grant $9,000.
10. Hubbard, K. & Brinson, N. (Summer 2021)—Applied for Facebook’s Foundational Integrity & Impact Research: Misinformation and Polarization grant $100,000.
11. Hubbard, K. (October 2019)—Received from PACE: Odyssey Grant $2,000.

 

Invited Conference Presentations and Panels 

1. Hubbard, K. “A Descriptive Study of Advertising Ephemera in America from the 1850s to the 1950s.” Presented at Popular Culture Association National Conference in New Orleans, LA, April 2025.
2. Hubbard, K. & Sejuit, A. “Beyond the Textbook: Engaging Students Through Popular Culture Across Disciplines.” Presented at Popular Culture Association National Conference in New Orleans, LA, April 2025.
3. Hubbard, K. “Trust in Action: Lessons from Community-Engaged Scholarship in Case Studies.” Presented at Popular Culture Association in the South & American Culture Association in the South (PCAS/ACAS) Conference in Greenville, SC, October 2024.
4. Kasko, J. & Hubbard, K. “Student Journalists and News Deserts: How Student Reporters Can Help Fill a Void in Community News.” Poster at 107th Annual AEJMC Conference in Philadelphia, PA, August 2024.
5. Hubbard, K. “Get to Know a Professional Using Social Media.” Presented at 2024 AEJMC Southeast Colloquium in Lexington, KY, March 2024. 
6. Anglesey, L.R. & Hubbard, K. “Engaging Writers of all Levels: Student Perspectives on Active Learning and Writing Across the Curriculum.” Presented at 2023 Writing Research Across Borders (WRAB) Annual Conference in Trondheim, Norway, February 2023. 
7. Brinson, N., Hubbard, K., & Berry, D. “#StopAsianHate: Reexamining the Portrayals of Asian Americans in Advertising.” Presented at 2022 National Communication Association (NCA) Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA, November 2022.
8. Hubbard, K. & Gravois, R. “Divergent Thinking Exercises to Foster Creative Problem Solving.” presented at SHSU 19^th annual Teaching & Learning Conference in Huntsville, TX, August 2022.
9. Primm, T., Hubbard, K., Cardinal, C., Funck, M. & Haase, T. “Promoting Student Metacognition and Learning: A Multidisciplinary Panel.” presented at SHSU 19^th annual Teaching & Learning Conference in Huntsville, TX, August 2022.
10. Hubbard, K. “Do More by Doing Less: Fundamental concepts to anchor metacognitive instruction.” presented at SHSU 19^th annual Teaching & Learning Conference in Huntsville, TX, August 2022.
11. Gravois, R. & Hubbard, K., “Hands-on Classroom Exercises to Cultivate Divergent Thinking.” Presented at Marketing Educators’ Association Conference 2022 in Seattle, WA, April 2022. 
12. Brinson, N., Hubbard, K., & Berry, D. “#StopAsianHate: Current Portrayals of Asian Americans in Advertising.” Presented at 2022 American Academy of Advertising Annual Conference in Tampa, FL, March 2022.
13. Hubbard, K. “A comedy as a hero quest: A deeper look at Community.” Presented at 2021 Popular Culture Assignation (PCA) Conference, May 2021.
14. Hubbard, K., “Tech in the Classroom to Foster Learning: from Polling to Pinterest.” presented at SHSU 16^th annual Teaching & Learning Conference, August 2020. (QEP)
15. Hubbard, K., “Minimize Your Slides to Maximize Your Message.” presented at SHSU 16^th annual Teaching & Learning Conference, August 2020. (QEP)
16. Hubbard, K., “Implicit Theories of Creatives.” presented at 2018 American Academy of Advertising Annual Conference in New York, NY, March 2018.
17. Hubbard, K., “Bridging the Academic-Practitioner Gap: Understanding advertising practitioners’ understanding of research.” presented at 2017 MPCA/ACA Conference in St. Louis, MO, October 2017.
18. Hubbard, K., “Advertising Creatives’ Knowledge and Use of Theories and Constructs.” presented at 2017 American Academy of Advertising Global Conference in Tokyo, Japan, July 2017.
19. Hubbard, K., “A Case Study on Employee Behavior Change Management: How an advertising agency that specialized in behavioral science and design tackled behavioral engineering to induce change.” presented at American Academic Research Conference on Global Business, Economics, Finance and Business Management in Las Vegas, NV, April 2017.
20. Hubbard, K. “The Perfect Body: A frame analysis of the Oct. 2014 Victoria’s Secret campaign.” 2015 Hawaiian International Conference of Social Sciences in Hawaii, October 2015.
21. Tronstad, L. & Hubbard, K., “Becoming and Communicating a Shared Service Organization: A Case Study Initiating Change at a Public University.” 2015 Hawaiian International Conference of Social Sciences in Hawaii October 2015.
22. Hubbard, K. & Atkinson, L., “Framing pro-environmental messages: Negative and positively framed messages, and singular and collective pronouns.” to be presented at the 2015 American Academy of Advertising global conference in Auckland, New Zealand, July 2015.
23. Hubbard, K. & Mackert, M., “Differences in Creative Judgment for Advertisements at the College Level.” presented at the 2014 International Conference on Research in Advertising (ICORIA) in Amsterdam, June 2014.
24. Mackert, M., Mabry, A., Hubbard, K., Grahovac, I., & Holleran Steiker, L. “Perceptions of Substance Abuse on College Campuses: Using Student Feedback to Create an Anti-Stigma Health Promotion Campaign.” presented at the American Public Health Association 2014 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, November 2014. 

 

Graduate Supervision 

1. Paul Rabenowitz’s PhD Proposal Committee 2024-2025 (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa)
2. Paul Rabenowitz’s PhD Pre-Proposal Committee 2023 (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa)
3. Kolton Coats’ MA Defense Committee 2022 (SHSU Mass Comm)
4. Kolton Coats’ MA Proposal Committee 2021 (SHSU Mass Comm)
5. Andrew Young’s MA Defense Committee 2020 (SHSU Mass Comm)

Student Research Supervision

1. Diaz, J., “The Male Gaze In Reference To The ‘Female Mold.’” SORCE Winthrop University. April 2024.
2. Monti, N., “Comparative Analysis on the Subject of Parasocial Relationships and its Effects on Personal Relationships.” SORCE Winthrop University. April 2024.

 

Invited Speaking Engagements 

1. Hubbard, K., “Cover Letter and Résumé Workshop.” PRSSA Sam Houston State University chapter. April 2022.
2. Hubbard, K., “Health Misinformation.” Listening, Learning and Participating in Disability Visibility at SHSU, April 2022. 
3. Hubbard, K., & Garcia, R., “S22: What to do about Innovations?” The Engaging Podcast, March 2022.
4. Hubbard, K., “Are we having fun yet? Lessons from improv about course changes and finding your fun.” Keynote speaker for Spring 2021 Faculty Institute at Lone Star College-North Harris. January 2021.
5. Hubbard, K., “Fundamental Concepts and Bottlenecks.” PACE Faculty Huddle 2.0 at SHSU. February 2021.
6. Hubbard, K., “Cover Letter and Résumé Workshop.” PRSSA SUNY College at Buffalo chapter. October 2018; April 2019.
7. Hubbard, K., “The Perfect Body: An analysis of the Oct. 2014 Victoria’s Secret campaign.” SUNY College at Buffalo Women and Gender Studies Brown Bag Lunch Talk. April 2018.

 

 

Diversity Certificates and Training 

Nov. 2024	Neurodiverse Communities (Winthrop)
Oct. 2024	Generational Differences (SCWHE – South Carolina Women in Higher Education)
Aug. 2024	Fostering Transfer Success Through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (Winthrop)
May 2024	Intergenerational Teams & DEI: How To Promote A Positive & Inclusive Work Environment (Innovative Educators)
April 2024	Challenging Classism and Ageism DEI Workshop (Winthrop)
March 2024	Understanding Health Inequalities DEI Workshop (Winthrop)
Feb. 2024	Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools: Challenges, Strategies, and Possibilities (UMass Amherst)
Jan. 2024	Finding the Art in Access with Carly Neis (disability workshop) (Azimuth Theatre)
Jan. 2024	Addressing Implicit Bias and Microaggressions (Winthrop)
Oct. 2023	Religious Identities and Communities DEI workshop (Winthrop)
2022-2023	Advanced IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Champion Track (SHSU)
2021-2022	DEEDS (Diversity Education, Engagement, Development, & Support) Certificate Program (SHSU)
Fall 2021	IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Institute Ally Certification. Four 2-hour workshops: (1) Foundations in Diversity & Inclusion, (2) Developing and Implementing Inclusive Practices, (3) Unconscious Bias, (4) Equity & Equality (SHSU)
Nov. 2021	Implementing Effective Inclusion Practices workshop (SHSU Mass Comm)
Sept. 2021	CHSS Diversity & Inclusion Committee: Jeanine Bias's Presentation on Texas Legislation on Critical Race Theory and Its Impact on SHSU Faculty (SHSU CHSS)
Summer 2021	Equity Diversity and Inclusion workshops: (1) Facilitating EDI Conversations, (2) Microaggressions, (3) Unlocking Unconscious Bias, (4) Allyship and Bystander Intervention Training, and (5) Creating Antiracist Paradigms for Your Workplace. (Austin Creative Alliance)
Spring 2019	Diversity and Inclusion Certificate (SUNY College at Buffalo)
Spring 2015	Division of Diversity and Community Engagement’s “Inclusive Classrooms Leadership Certificate Seminar” (UT Austin)

Teaching and Professional Certificates and Training 

Nov. 2024	Leveraging Specialized AI Tools to Enhance Scholarly Research (Eastern Kentucky University)
Nov. 2024	Navigating Students’ Overreliance on GenAI (Eastern Kentucky University)
Oct. – Dec. 2024	Implementing Alternative Grading - Learning Community (Raritan Valley Community College)
Oct. 2024	Equity-Based Teaching in Higher Education: The Levers That Institutions Can Use for Scaling Improvement (Florida International University)
Oct. 2024	AI vs. Academic Integrity: From Bans to Best Practices (Stanford)
Oct. 2024	Developing Effective GenAI Course Policies (Eastern Kentucky University)
Oct. 2024	Preparing Our Students for an AI-Enhanced Workplace Workshop (Eastern Kentucky University)
Aug. 2024	Crafting Assessments that Matter in an AI World Workshop (Eastern Kentucky University)
Aug. 2024	Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence Workshop (Eastern Kentucky University)
June 2024	Five Steps to Build Your Professional Village (American Association of Colleges and Universities)
May 2024	HMXP Training (Winthrop)
May 2024	Empower & Excel: The Go2K Micro-Credential Challenge (Innovative Educators)
May 2024	Assessing Social Media’s Impact On Mental Health: How To Intervene & Support Struggling Students (Innovative Educators)
May 2024	ChatGPT In The Workplace: Practical Strategies For Faculty, Staff & Administrators (Innovative Educators)
May 2024	Becoming Trauma-Informed: A Framework For Faculty, Administrators & Staff (Innovative Educators)
April 2024	Mental Health, Depression & Mood Disorders: How To Identify, Support & Refer Students (Innovative Educators)
April 2024	Practical Application Of Student Success Theory: How To Retain First-Year Students & Help Them Navigate Challenges (Innovative Educators)
April 2024	ACAD Training (Winthrop)
April 2024	Generative AI in Higher Ed: Rethinking Learning Strategies for Business Schools (FeedbackFruits)
Spring 2024	ACUE Promoting Active Learning (Winthrop)
Fall 2023	ACUE Inspiring Inquiry and Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course with a Concentration in Career Guidance and Readiness (Winthrop)
Nov. 2022	Burnout Resistant Campus (SHSU)
Oct. 2022	Restoring Civil Discourse: Dealing with Heated Conversations (SHSU)
Fall 2022	Creative Thinker's Toolkit (SHSU)
Fall 2022	ACE Your Course Workshop (SHSU)
July 2022	Writing in the Disciplines Program (SHSU)
Nov. 2021	Building a Burnout Resistant Campus Day
July 2021	Engaging Exploration workshop (SHSU; QEP)
Summer 2021	Leadership at Every Level: Emotional Intelligence: The Series (SHSU)
Summer 2021	COM Interviewer Training (SHSU)
2020-2021	ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practices (SHSU; QEP)
Jan. 2021	The TSUS Faculty Development Day For Digital Education (SHSU Online)
July 2020	COM Interviewer Training (SHSU)
June 2020	Faculty Certification for Online Teaching (SHSU Online)
May 2020	Virtual Engagement Workshop (SHSU)
Jan. 2020	Lily Conference, Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning, Odyssey Grant (SHSU; QEP)
Aug. 2019	Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) (SHSU)
Spring 2019	Applied Learning Faculty Fellows (SUNY College at Buffalo)
March 2019	Unlocking Impact: Keys to Successful Partnerships Conference by WNY Service-Learning Coalition (Hilbert College)
Feb. 2019	Advanced Blackboard Certificate (SUNY College at Buffalo)
Jan. 2018	Online Course Development Training (SUNY College at Buffalo)
Dec. 2018	Blackboard Certificate (SUNY College at Buffalo)
Feb. 2017	SO ME Academy’s Social Media Marketing
June 2016	Behavioral Science Lab’s “Behavioral Economics 200 Series”

 

Community Clients

Spring 2024	Queen City Comedy (nonprofit)
Spring 2024	Clover Area Assistance Center (nonprofit)
Spring 2024	American Red Cross Carolinas Region (nonprofit)
Spring 2024	Department of Mass Communication (Winthrop)
Spring 2024	Graceful In-Home Healthcare (small business)
Spring 2024	Radiant Esthetics and Wellness (small business)
Fall 2023	Historic Paradise Foundation (nonprofit)
Fall 2023	Close Scholars Program (Winthrop)

 

 

Service

March 2024	Winthrop University Open House (Winthrop Mass Comm)
Jan. 2024	Journalism Conference at Sullivan Middle School (Winthrop Mass Comm)
2024-present	Health Profession Connection Committee (Winthrop Interdisciplinary)
2024-2026	Diversity and Inclusion Committee (Winthrop CAS)
2023-2025	CAS Curriculum Committee (Winthrop CAS)
2023-2024	bell hooks Legacy Award Committee (Journal of Popular Culture)
Nov. 2023	First Look Friday (Winthrop Mass Comm)
Oct. 2023	Breakfast with the Professors Women’s Basketball (Winthrop)
Oct. 2023	Tabled Mass Comm at Floyd College Readiness Program's Campus Visit (Winthrop Mass Comm)
Oct. 2023	Family Day (Winthrop)
2023-present	Digital Newsroom Committee (Winthrop Mass Comm)
2023-present	Recruitment (Winthrop Mass Comm)
2022-2023	Guest editor for Vaccines special edition
2022-2023	WAC Awards Outstanding Contributions to DEI in the Field Committee (Association for Writing Across the Curriculum)
2022-2023	bell hooks Legacy Award Committee (Journal of Popular Culture)
2022-2023	PRSSA co-advisor (SHSU Mass Comm)
Fall 2022	Led chapter 2 discussion for faculty and staff book club (SHSU)
Fall 2022	New Faculty Investment panel discussion representative for CAM (SHSU)
Fall 2022	Creative and Divergent Thinking workshop at Piney Woods dorm (SHSU)
Summer 2022	Designed ACME 50th Anniversary logo
2022-present	Graduate Committee (SHSU Mass Comm)
2022-present	Core Curriculum Committee (SHSU Mass Comm)
2022-present	Department Website Committee (SHSU Mass Comm)
Spring 2022	Led a PACE Take 5 workshop
2021-2022	Faculty Women’s Advisory Committee (SHSU)
Spring 2022	Creative and Divergent Thinking workshop at Piney Woods dorm (SHSU)
Spring 2022	Creative and Divergent Thinking workshop at Belvin dorm (SHSU CAM)
2021-present	Belvin CAM Creative Community Advisory Committee (SHSU CAM)
Fall 2021	Critical Thinking through Deliberative Dialogues Faculty Moderator (SHSU)
2020-present	QEP Development Team (SHSU)
2020-2022	College of Osteopathic Medicine Interviewer (SHSU COM)
2020-present	Chair of MCOM Scholarship Committee (SHSU Mass Comm)
2020-2021	Chair of a Hiring Committee for MCOM department (SHSU Mass Comm)
2020-2022	Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (SHSU Mass Comm)
May 2020	Digital Commencement (SHSU)
2019-present	Reviewed for International Journal of Advertising (Global)
2019-2020	Democracy Day, Communications and PR (SHSU)
2019-2020	Mass Communication (SHSU)
Fall 2019	Critical Thinking through Deliberative Dialogues Faculty Moderator (SHSU)
2018-2019	SUNY Faculty Senate, Communication Committee (SUNY)
2018-2019	Recruitment Committee (SUNY College at Buffalo)
2018-2019	Faculty Concerns Committee (SUNY College at Buffalo)
2018-2019	Fundraising Committee for Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center, and Social Media Consultant and award ceremony MC for Squeaky Wheel’s Excellent Adventure scavenger hunt (Buffalo, NY)
2018-2019	Created visuals for department programs
Spring 2018	Public Relations Specialist Search Committee (SUNY College at Buffalo)
Fall 2018	Moderator for Fall Research & Creativity Forum (SUNY College at Buffalo)

2017-2019

Mentored adjunct and lecturer faculty (SUNY College at Buffalo) Mentees: Jennifer Forturne, Mary Cornwell, Latrese Myers and Therese Fuerst

2017-2019	Chair of Student Enrichment Committee (SUNY College at Buffalo)
2017-2018	Women and Gender Studies Committee (SUNY College at Buffalo)
2017-2018	American Academy of Advertising (AAA) Communication Committee (National Organization)
Fall 2017	Brand Consulting for tech startup Sureup (Austin, TX)
2015-2016	ADVPR Language Mentor (UT Austin)
2015-2016	Membership Coordinator for Advertising Doctoral Society (UT Austin)
Spring 2015	The Conflict Conference (TCC) committee (UT Austin)
2014-2017	Reviewed for International Journal of Advertising
Spring 2014	Spring Commencement Volunteer (UT Austin)

 

Honors and Awards

Fall 2022	Students won first place in HubSpot's first business simulation competition, Level Up!
2021-2023	Engaged Learning Fellowship
2019-2020	Excellence in Teaching Award Nomination
Fall 2019	Honorable mention for Getting Educated: Critical Thinking through Deliberative Dialogues, hosted by SHSU The American Democracy Project and the Common Reader Program
June 2019	PRSA Student Silver Excalibur Award – Student team from COM 418W Campaigns in PR & Advertising won for their plan book for Roswell Park’s Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Donor Center
April 2017	Best Paper Award: American Academic Research Conference on Global Business, Economics, Finance and Business Management
2015-2016	Texas Advertising Continuing Fellowship
2014-2015	Senate of College Councils’ T.A. of the Year Award
Spring 2015	Senate of College Councils’ T.A. of the Semester Award for Spring 2015
2014-2015	Tracy-Locke/Morris Hite Endowed Presidential Scholarship for Advertising Studies
Spring 2012	Spring Show, 2012: Academy of Art University (Trigger X, television commercial)

 

Other University Activities 

2022-2023	Mentee in Mater Mentors Program (SHSU) Mentored by Associate Dean Shani Robinson, PhD, CPA, College of Business Administration
2022-2023	Faculty and Staff Book Club (SHSU) “Great At Work: The Hidden Habits of Top Performers” by Mary Roach
Spring 2012	We LEAD Book Club (SHSU) “Executive Presence” by Sylvia Ann Hewlett
2020-present	We LEAD Member (SHSU)
2019-present	PACE Faculty Writing Circles (SHSU)
2019-2020	Mentee in Mater Mentors Program (SHSU) Mentored by Stephen Brown, Ph.D., Department of Population Health
2019-2020	Mentee in PACE Pathfinders (SHSU) Mentored by Rebecca Finley, MFA, Department of Art
2019-2020	Faculty and Staff Book Club (SHSU) “How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens” by Mary Roach
2019-2020	New Faculty Breakfast (SHSU)
Aug. 2019	New Faculty Investment (SHSU)
Spring 2019	Supervised Honors Program student research project, “The Impact of Social Media and the Internet on Brand in the Dining Industry” by Kelsie Engert (SUNY College at Buffalo)