His research focuses on the role public relations plays in fostering diverse and inclusive organizations and how organizations convey those values to key internal and external stakeholders. He also explores advocacy communication, specifically through the lens of LGBTQ organizations at the local and state levels. His work has been published in leading PR journals such as PR Review. His state-of-the-field article focused on diversity and inclusion was named one the top articles published by the Public Relations Society of America’s PR Journal in 2015. He is on the editorial board for PR Journal and the new Journal of Public Interest Communication.