Students

Current PhD Advisees

Madelaine Coffman is interested in the decision-making and community engagement practices of grassroots organizations in the music and arts sectors.

Jenisha Rai‘s research focuses on the sustainability of urban food systems, especially in the Global South.

Past PhD Advisees

Allison Lucas is Chief of Staff at CIV:LAB, an innovative grant-making network that channels global funds and resources directly to community climate initiatives in New York City and Michigan. Her research interests are at the intersection of organizational communication, climate change and entrepreneurship. Learn more.

Christine Nyawaga is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the Department of Communication and Film, University of Memphis. Her research focuses on the lived experiences of minoritized workers (especially Black) both online and offline, to better advocate for policies that institutionalize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Learn more.

Dorian Feltner is a Strategic Data Analyst, who specializes in maximizing performance and contract efficacy. They currently work with Coordinated Care Services, which is a non-profit management services organization with a focus on behavioral health and human services. Learn more.

Research Collaborators and Coauthors

In addition to mentoring my PhD advisees, I have worked with several undergraduate and graduate students on various research projects over the years. In no specific order…