https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1246-3080References
University of Iowa
Melissa Tully, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Brian Ekdale, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Rachel Young, Ph.D., MPH, Associate Professor
Cristina Tilly, J.D., Associate Professor of Law
Non-UI
Kajsa Dalrymple, Ph.D., Communication Professional
Srividya “Srivi” Ramasubramanian, Ph.D., Syracuse, Newhouse Professor
Stephanie Craft, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Professor, Journalism Dept. Head
Ana Garner, Ph.D., Marquette University, Professor, Journalism Dept. Head
Bonnie Brennen, Ph.D., Marquette University, Professor Emerita
Daradirek “Gee” Ekachai, Ph.D., Marquette University, Associate Professor Emerita
Karen Slattery, Ph.D., Marquette University, Professor Emerita
When I’m not being a teacher/scholar
In my free time I probably can be found reading random works of narrative nonfiction, watching way too many horror films (or rewatching countless Disney or 90s/00s teen movies), being inundated with the news, making fun of and commenting about politics, consuming far too much pop culture on social media, getting way too involved in college football and basketball, and bouncing around and singing to whatever song ends up playing on my Apple Music (which usually is a healthy dose of today’s top hits, 90s/00s hits, grunge, classic rock, heavy metal, and show tunes).
What I’m doing currently
Graduate Instructor | School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Research Team | Mapping Impactful Media Literacy Practices Project
Additional Iowa Experiences
Research Assistant | School of Journalism and Mass Communication
(Summer 2021
Public Humanities Fellow | Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
(Summer 2021)
Additional Teaching Experiences
English and Media Teacher & Media Adviser | Antioch Community High School
(2013-2020)
Adjunct Professor of Journalism and Media Studies | Marquette University
(2013-2020)
Additional Relevant Professional Experiences
Ethics Research Intern | Storyfit: AI for the Entertainment Industry
(Winter 2020)
Director, Summer Journalism Workshop | Kettle Moraine Press Association
(2011-2020)
Instructor, Urban Journalism Workshop | Diederich College of Communication
(2011-2013)
EDUCATION
Ph.D.|Mass Communication, in progress
The University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Research Interests: Metajournalistic discourse, journalism and media ethics, media and news literacy, issues of deviance in journalism, sex media
Advisor: Dr. Melissa Tully
MA|Communication, May 2013
Marquette University, Diederich College of Communication
Thesis: The Impurity Truth: How Popular Media Taught Millennial Males to Get Laid and “Do It” as Early as Possible
Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Brennen, Professor Emerita and Nieman Professor of Journalism
BS|Secondary Education and Journalism, June 2011
Marquette University, College of Education
SERVICE
SERVICE TO THE DISCIPLINE
Editorial Board Member • Journal of Communication Inquiry • 2021-present
Leadership Ladder • Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication • Graduate Student Interest Group (Vice-Head• 2021-22)/Commission (Head• 2022-23• Past-Head• 2023-24)
Pre-Conference Workshop Chair • Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication • Graduate Student Interest Group • 2020-21
Graduate Student Committee Head & Liaison • Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication • Media Ethics Division • 2020-present
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Graduate Student Representative • Graduate Committee, School of Journalism and Mass Communication • The University of Iowa • 2021-present
New TA Training Facilitator • Grading and Providing Feedback on Writing• Graduate College • The University of Iowa • August 19, 2021
Board Member • The Daily Iowan • SPI Board • 2020-present
SERVICE TO MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Faculty Advisor • Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Xi-Xi Chapter • Marquette University • 2018-2020
Strategic Communication Campaign Judge • Diederich College of Communication Department of Strategic Communication • Marquette University • 2011-2015
Board Member • Marquette Student Media • Marquette University • 2011-2013
Founding Board Member & President • Diederich College of Communication Graduate Student Organization • Marquette University • 2011-2013
SERVICE TO JOURNALISM EDUCATION
Trustee & Board Member • Quill and Scroll International Journalism Honor Society • 2013-present
• Vice President• 2021-present
• 2026 Committee Chair • 2021-2022 – this committee explores the future of the organization in terms of fiscal and institutional status
Mentor Committee Chair • Board Member • Journalism Education Association • 2017-2020
Committee Chair (Volunteers) • National High School Journalism Convention, Chicago • Journalism Education Association & National Scholastic Press Association • 2015-2016
Reviewer • PRAXIS Journalism Teaching Certification Exam • Educational Testing Services • 2013
Curriculum Designer • Empty Cradles (Pulitzer winning series) • Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel • 2011-2012
Patrick R. Johnson, MJE 