Slacktivism, the Genocide in Gaza, and Short-Form Vertical Video
Graduate Research Reflection and Opinion
Academic Journey
I am a graduate student at Old Dominion University focused on media impact, digital communication, and emerging media. I intend to apply for a PhD program focused on these key areas in the fall of 2025. I am also a research assistant, editorial assistant, and graduate assistant across the communication department, and I have over 6 years of professional industry experience.
Research Interests
Emerging Digital Media & Technology
Human-Technology Impact & Digital Well-Being
Media Influence
Curriculum Vitae
Master of Arts - Digital and Lifespan Communication (exp. Dec 2025)
GPA: 4.0
- Co-author of unpublished Food Communication Research Paper with Dr. Tom Socha and others
- Mellon Graduate Assistant for ePortfolio Studio and Digital Initiatives
- Research Assistant for Dr. Tom Socha for Food Communication
- Editorial Assistant for the upcoming textbook for Positive Communication Handbook
- National Communication Association Student Member
- Southern States Communication Association Member
Master of Arts - Lifespan and Digital Communication (exp. Dec 2025)
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication - Digital Advertising (2018 - 2021)
GPA 3.9
- Distinguished Communicator Award, one of 53 awarded across LSU
- Semifinalist in the National Student Advertising Competition Regionally for the client Tinder
- Member of the American Advertising Federation
- Copywriter and Designer at The Reveille
- Lead Copywriter at The Mag, an LSU student magazine
- Member of LSU Odgen Honors College
- Senior Account Manager – The Matchbox
- Customer Success Manager – metadata.io
- Senior Media Planner, Strategy – Neil Patel Digital
- Client Experience Manager – Amplified Digital Agency
- Communications Coordinator – Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School
