My current work supports 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 am an active media studies and communication researcher. Broadly, my research aims to promote wellbeing and equity in digitally mediated environments. I also aim to develop engaging projects that translate academic insights to an everyday public.

I teach courses about media studies; digital communication; academic research; and science and technology studies.

As an administrative leader, my skillset includes curriculum development, first-year experiences, 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).

I also serve in a number of additional roles, including: Advisory Board Chair for the Center for Transformative Media’s (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).