I am a mobile and immersive media scholar with a focus on how material conditions shape access to, communication with, and experiences of these media. Broadly, my research aims to promote wellbeing and equity in mediated environments.

Currently, my work involves supporting undergraduate research at the University of Michigan, as the Director of the Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars. Prior to this role, I was an Assistant Professor of Communication and Faculty Affiliate to the School of Data Science at University of Texas at San Antonio.

I hold eleven years’ experience with student-centered teaching. My courses emphasize active learning, choice, and reflexivity. I have taught both small seminars and large-lecture courses (>100 students). I teach courses about media studies; digital communication; academic research; and science and technology studies.

As an administrative leader, my skillset includes curriculum development, change leadership, and resource management. I’ve served two years as the Director of the Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars program (2024-present), three years as Associate Director of the Networked Mobilities Lab at NC State University (2021-2024), and one year as the Program Coordinator for Communication & Media program at Methodist University (2022-2023).

My current affiliations include: Chair of the Center for Transformative Media Advisory Board (Northeastern University); book review editor for Mobile Media & Communication journal; faculty affiliate to the Digital Studies Institute (University of Michigan); faculty affiliate to the Center for Ethics, Society and Computing (University of Michigan); and faculty affiliate to the Institute for Research on Women and Gender (University of Michigan).