Heather L. Blades


Campus: Springfield

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Education

  • Graduate Certificate, Conflict and Dispute Resolution, 2013, Missouri State University
  • MA, Professional Writing, 2003, Missouri State University
  • BS, Sociology, 2001, Missouri State University

Teaching

  • COM 597/698 Northern Ireland – Conflict, Peace, and Reconciliation (short-term study abroad)
  • COM 521/621 Communication, Mediation, and Negotiation
  • ENG 221 Writing II: Writing for Professionals
  • ENG 321 Beginning Technical Writing

Professional experience

  • Board Member, Association of Missouri Mediators, 2017-2020
  • Board Member, Missouri Restorative Justice Coalition, 2016-2020

Awards and honors

  • Board of Governors' Staff Excellence in Public Affairs Award, Missouri State University, 2019
  • "40 Under 40" Award, Springfield Business Journal, 2008
  • Staff Excellence in University Service Award, Missouri State University 2007
  • Outstanding Graduate Assistant, Missouri State University, 2003

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