Faculty Member, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication
Assistant Professor, Public Relations
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I study the intersection between organizations, media, and public policy from the perspective of complexity theory. I use a variety of methods in my work, primarily network and narrative analysis. Some specific areas of focus include crisis communication, issue identity and management, knowledge, organizational identity and reputation.
I have taught public relations, organizational communication and leadership, and general communication theory, as well as a wide variety of professional seminars and workshops. At ASU I teach courses in public relations. I'm currently teaching the senior capstone course, Public Relations Campaigns, in which I emphasize the relationship-building role of PR and help students learn about professional applications of social media.
I have over fifteen years' experience in various communication fields, and a PhD in Mass Media & Communication. Most of my professional career unfolded in Bologna, Italy, where I lived for close to two decades.
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