About Me...
I am an assistant professor of agricultural communications at Kansas State University in the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education. I am interested in researching ways to effectively communicate agricultural messages using emerging technologies. My dissertation sought to explore the influences of narrative persuasion in videos on consumer perceptions of food safety practices at the operational level.
On this webpage you will find examples of my video, photography, design, teaching, and research. You can also review my CV here. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to talk!
Past Work Experience
August 2014 - Present
I am the owner of Paradigm Productions. This is a full service video production company that produces narrative-driven media for a variety of clients. Through my company I have been able to work on grants and projects within various UF colleges and departments. I have worked with agricultural organizations such as Florida Farm Bureau Federation and Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association. I have also worked with the National FFA Organization and many of the state associations.
August 2016 - 2019
I provided grant support to the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). In this role, I helped to shape the process for students to transfer to a major within CALS. This included producing communication pieces for the college, restructuring transfer eligibility, and organizing student-demographic data. Additionally, I provided administrative support to other associate deans within the college.
August 2015 - May 2017
I was both a Teaching Assistant and the instructor for video production courses offered within the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. The two courses I was involved with were Advanced Video Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences and Digital Media Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences. These courses help our communication and leadership development students develop skills within digital communication and produce real products for real agricultural clients.
August 2014 - May 2016
I was the Teaching Assistant for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Leadership Institute. This is a small class offered to only 10 students every year. Each cohort of students completes three semesters worth of leadership development in which they engage with a mentor specific to their respective major, travel globally, and work to develop a plan (which they implement) focused on meeting a need that addresses one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Education
August 2016 - 2019
University of Florida, Gainesville
Agricultural Education and Communication (Ph.D.)
August 2014 - 2016
University of Florida, Gainesville
Agricultural Education and Communication (M.S.)
August 2009 - 2014
California State University, Fresno
Agricultural Education (B.S.)
Click here to see examples of my work in video production, as well as some photography and design pieces I have completed for various purposes.
Click here to see my teaching philosophy, past courses I have either taught or been a teaching assistant for, personal teaching examples and examples from my former students.
Click here to see some examples of my research presentations and articles submitted for publication. You will also find my research agenda as well.