About

I am an assistant professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations. I research political public relations content, processes, and outcomes across traditional and social media.

​I am available for media commentary on topics such as political campaign communication, presidential debates, and presidential speeches.

Please visit the CV and Research page to see my CV and research bio, Media Commentary to see my most recent interviews, and External Links to see my Google Scholar and other profiles.

Education

Ph.D.     University of Missouri, 2019
M.S.      Arkansas State University, 2014
B.A.       University of Central Arkansas, 2010

Primary Research Interests

  • Political campaign communication
    • ​Presidential debates
    • Political advertising
  • Digital political communication
  • Political public relations
  • Political comedy
  • Strategic social media

Contact

​Office: Reese Phifer 418A
Phone: 205-348-0365
E-mail: [email protected]

Course List

Graduate Courses

CIS 650 Digital political communication
APR 551 Foundations of integrated communication 

Undergraduate Courses

APR 490 Political advertising and public relations
APR 333 Digital writing and strategy 
APR 303 Public relations strategy
APR 100 Professional exploratory in social media