Biography and education

I grew up in Milwaukee, and I’m a graduate of UW-Milwaukee’s communication department. I earned my BA and my MA there, and then moved to Austin where I earned my doctorate from the University of Texas. I loved living in Austin, but was also excited to return home after earning my PhD, when I was magically reunited with my family, friends, and UWM. After spending 17 years back in Milwaukee, I have once again made the cross-country trek to Texas! I started my new position at Texas State University in Fall 2017, and I'm enjoying this new adventure.

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