I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Communication at the University at Albany, SUNY. I am studying health communication with an emphasis on women's health, as well as media influences on health-related behaviors. My dissertation research is on social support in prenatal care, specifically within the Centering Pregnancy model of care.

In my current role, I have taught both traditional and online courses in the areas of media studies, public relations, communication theory, and health communication. I also have experience teaching college writing and public speaking.