About Me

Scholar-practitioner bridging research and practice in digital identity, influencer culture, and strategic communication

Throughout my professional career spanning a variety of industries, including high tech, real estate, healthcare, and education, I’ve leveraged every opportunity available to build my skills in marketing and communications.

Thanks to this diverse background, I have experience in developing and implementing strategic marketing and communications plans, standardizing organizational branding and tone, graphic and web design, and creative writing.

  • 20+ years of strategic communication experience
  • Research expertise in influencer culture and digital identity
  • Ability to connect theory, strategy, and creative production
  • Project and personnel leadership experience

Education

Ph.D., Media Research and Practice – Strategic Communication

University of Colorado Boulder | 2026 (anticipated)
I am currently a doctoral candidate (A.B.D.) at the University of Colorado Boulder, studying strategic communication from the perspectives of advertising, public relations, and media design.

Highlights from my academic CV

Master of Communications and Media Management

Colorado State University | December 2019
As a full-time graduate student, I maintained a 4.0 GPA while simultaneously working full-time. I am passionate about strategy and planning in communications.

B.S., Business Administration – Marketing Concentration

Colorado State University | May 2001
I graduated with my degree in three years, finishing with a GPA of 3.5, while working part-time.

Professional Development and Certificates

  • Certificate: Creating Inclusive Excellence Program, Colorado State University
  • Certificate: Supervisor Development Program, Colorado State University
  • Safe Zone Training, Colorado State University

Service

Board of Directors, Singing and Theatre at Ridge (STAR) Boosters Club, Fossil Ridge High School | 2021-2022
As vice president of the board, I served as an officer and helped the organization increase awareness of, support for, and pride in the Fossil Ridge High School Theatre and Choir programs among students, parents/guardians, and friends of FRHS.

  • Assisted in fundraising efforts during the spring performance, including ad design and layout in the production playbill
  • Managed organization’s Facebook presence, including event promotion, community engagement, and outreach.

Board of Directors, Canyon Concert Ballet | 2020 – 2024
As a member of the board, I leverage my marketing and communication expertise to support the premier ballet company and dance school in Northern Colorado.

Assessments

CliftonStrengths (Gallup)

  • Intellection
  • Input
  • Individualization
  • Achiever
  • Learner

Myers-Briggs: INFJ (Insightful Visionary)

  • Creative
  • Insightful
  • Determined
  • Loyal
  • Holistic
  • Committed
  • Organized
  • Empathetic
  • Visionary
  • Compassionate
  • Individualistic

Enneagram: 6w5 (The Defender)

  • Logical Thinker
  • Protective
  • Loyal
  • Caring
  • Problem-Solver
  • Attention to Detail
  • Focused
  • Hard-Working