I am committed to giving back to the academic community, the public relations profession, and the communities where I live and work. Below is a summary of my current and recent service activities.
Academic & Professional Service
Leading the PRD Professional Freedom and Responsibility Committee for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), helping shape the division's commitment to ethical and equitable communication practice.
Active participant in division-wide research initiatives, conference planning, and mentorship programs for junior scholars in the public relations division.
Engaged with PRSA at the national level, contributing to professional programming, connecting students to the profession, and supporting PRSSA chapter activities.
Served on the board of the State College Area School District Education Foundation, supporting community educational initiatives and funding for local K–12 programs.
Journal Reviewing & Editorial Service
Ad-hoc peer reviewer for the following journals:
- International Journal of Strategic Communication
- Journal of Media Ethics
- Public Relations Review
- Sustainability
- Journal of Product & Brand Management
Peer review is a core commitment to the scholarly community. Timely, constructive feedback helps maintain the integrity of academic publishing and supports fellow researchers.
Conference Activities
In addition to presenting research, I actively participate in conference programming through paper reviewing, panel discussions, and division business meetings at:
- Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
- International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC)
- International Communication Association (ICA)
- National Communication Association (NCA)
Community Engagement
Contributed volunteer time at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Cloisters, supporting public programming and visitor engagement with medieval art and culture.
Mentors public relations students through chapter involvement, professional development events, and connections to the professional PR community.