Biography

Broadly speaking, I am interested in studying human connection and relationships. For example, what are the communicative factors and behaviors that lead to “good” or “bad” (and everything in between) conversational, interactional, and relational outcomes? I am also interested in the ways that technology and digital devices impact and shape our communicative behavior within interpersonal interactions and relationships.

My research interests are fueled by a desire to better understand how people may feel seen, heard, and embraced in a given interaction and/or conversation. I find great joy and satisfaction in conducting mixed-methods, interdisciplinary research, and I have vocational experience in many phases of the research process.

When I’m not wearing my academic hat, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, baking and cooking, crafting, discovering local small businesses, and adventuring outdoors.