Director of strategic communication at Missouri State University, 2016-present
Assistant director of strategic communication at Missouri State University, 2003-2016
Project coordinator at Burrell Behavioral Health, 2001-2003
Communications director and campaign associate at United Way of the Ozarks, 1996-2000
Research and professional interests
Public relations consulting
Crisis communication
Writing and editing
Digital marketing
Media relations
Social media
Event planning
Volunteer management
Other interests
Leadership Springfield
Celebrate Springfield
Public Relations Society of America - Chair, 2014 Public Relations Society of America Midwest District Conference
HighEdWeb - Chair, 2022 HighEdWeb National Conference
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
Awards and honors
Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
Certified Digital Marketing Professional (American Marketing Association and Digital Marketing Institute)
Master Public Information Officer (FEMA)
EAB Rising Higher Education Fellowship
Grand Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for Missouri State Journal radio shows, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District VI, 2004-present
Bronze Medal for District Conference Promotions for overall marketing and communications for district conference, CASE Circle of Excellence Awards Program, 2008