Resume

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Communication and Society. School of Journalism and Communication. University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. September 2016.
- Focus: Journalism and New Media.
Master of Arts, Journalism. School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. August 2011.
- Focus: Digital media, the audience, and credibility of news and information on the web.
Master of Science, Photography. S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. May 2004.
- Photo illustration and photojournalism
Bachelor of Arts, Art and Anthropology with honors. Luther College, Decorah, IA. May 2002.
- Focus: Pottery and Native American Studies

Assistant Professor of Mass Communication, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX. August 2018-present.
Assistant Professor of Journalism, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM. August 2016-May 2018.
News Designer, Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, NC. Design 1A, local, business, sports and special sections. Edit Monday business page. March 2006-March 2009.
News Designer, Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, FL. Designed local and regional sections. Ran the technical equipment for “Tomorrow’s Headlines Tonight” for a news spot highlighted on First Coast News, broadcast, an ABC affiliate. November 2004-March 2006.
Design Intern, Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, NM. Summer 2004.
Poynter Institute Photography Intern, Visual Edge Workshop, St. Petersburg, FL. Participated in the workshop as photographer and sound editor. Fall 2003.
Photo Administrator and Photographer, Luther College Photo Bureau, Decorah, IA. Taught students photo techniques. Administered assignments and critiqued student work. Managed school’s photographic needs. Edited pictures for school publications. Fall 1998-Spring 2002.
Photography Intern, Minnesota House of Representatives, St. Paul, MN. Photographed events for members of the House of Representatives. January 2001.