Education
Master of Arts in Communication
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | 2018
My graduate research focused on how institutions shape and communicate regional identity through public spaces. My thesis, "The Myth of Southern Atonement: Constructed Forgiveness in Public Spaces," examined how universities in the American South navigate their complex histories through institutional communications and public memory projects.
Key Research Areas:
Public memory and institutional narrative
Regional identity construction
Strategic organizational communication
Rhetorical analysis of public spaces
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Hendrix College, Conway | 2016
At Hendrix, I developed a foundation in human behavior and research methodology that continues to inform my approach to communications strategy. The college's emphasis on engaged learning and interdisciplinary thinking shaped my understanding of how data and narrative can work together to create meaningful change.
Study Abroad
University of Oxford, Christ Church College | Fall 2014
Completed intensive tutorial program focusing on:
Abnormal Child Psychology
Social Psychology
Published works of C.S. Lewis
Key Research Areas:
Research methodology
Social psychology
Statistical analysis
Internship
Youth Ambassador, Share Our Strength | Summer 2015
Led statewide hunger relief communications and outreach initiatives:
Managed public relations and earned-media efforts
Conducted field research at summer meal sites across Arkansas, documenting operational needs and community impact
Selected to present college campus engagement strategies at national Share Our Strength conference
My academic background forms the theoretical foundation for my practical work in communications strategy. It has equipped me with both the analytical tools to evaluate communication effectiveness and the theoretical framework to understand why certain strategies resonate with specific audiences.