She teaches “Interpersonal Communication,” “Intercultural Communication” and “Public Speaking.” She received her doctorate from Ohio University in communication studies and her Master of Arts in American cultural studies from Bowling Green State University. She is the winner of numerous awards, and her work has been supported by Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Her research focuses on the particular ways hidden disabilities – especially neurological disabilities – are shaped by cultural dynamics. She loves visual arts, comedy, jazz and running.