Education

• Minnesota State University, Mankato - M.S. Communication Studies

• Minnesota State University, Mankato - B.S. Speech Communication & Rhetoric

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Work Experience

• 20 years of experience teaching courses in Communication Studies for Minnesota State

   Colleges and Universities (MNSCU). Courses include Interpersonal Communication, 

   Intercultural Communication, Public Speaking, Small Group Communication, Nonverbal

   Communication, and more.

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Skills and Values

• Builds trust, enthusiasm, and rapport with leaders, teams, and customers

• Strong instructional design and learning skills

• Adept at leading and managing diverse teams

• Models and promotes collaboration

• Ability to create comprehensive and realistic project plans

• Delivers quality work under tight deadlines

• Drives results -- initiates and leads projects from idea to implementation

• Proven ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

• Commitment to ongoing efforts to promote equity and inclusion

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Training, Committees, and Affiliations

• Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

• Developing a Culturally Sensitive Pedagogy Training

• Staff and Employee Development

• Communication Climate Task Force

• Student Outcomes and Assessment Committee

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Honors and Awards

• Board of Trustees for Teaching Excellence Award

• Multi-Recipient of Academic All-Star Award

• Golden Apple Award for contributions to academic excellence

• TRIO Starting Points Instructor Appreciation Award