Biography
Dr. Austin was born and raised in Lafayette, LA before earning her bachelors degree in Communication Studies with a minor in organizational studies from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX, masters degree in Communication Studies at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY, and Ph.D. in Organizational and Race Communication with a certification in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK.
Dr. Austin is grounded by the love for her parents, husband, niece and nephews. She is kept sane through active self-care by traveling, exercising, playing volleyball, and enjoying the outdoors.
Dr. Austin is grounded by the love for her parents, husband, niece and nephews. She is kept sane through active self-care by traveling, exercising, playing volleyball, and enjoying the outdoors.
Research Interests
Dr. Austin has two main research tracks: Organizational Socialization and Marginalized Identities. Lately, her research explores the content of conversations had between supervisors and incoming organizational members during the pre-entry/offer consideration phase. She is interested in if/how personal identities are discussed in these early conversations and how does this influence future interactions, disclosure, and retention.
Teaching Interests
Diversity and Inclusion Training
Qualitative Research Methods
Organizational Communication
Qualitative Research Methods
Organizational Communication