Research Program

My program of research investigates stigma, identity, and inequity as they impact health and organizational communication. I am particularly interested in how stigma, when understood as an inherently power-laden communication process, impacts health and health inequities in a variety of contexts, including mental health and sexual and reproductive health. Through this work, I hope to improve health outcomes for underserved communities.

Below you can find infographics that link to published journal articles as well as conference presentation slides and graphics.

Published Manuscripts

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Journal of Health Comm. (2024)
Health Communication (2024)
Frontiers in Communication (2024)
Communication Studies (2023)
Health Communication (2021)
Discourse (2019)

Conference Presentations

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Breaking the Menstrual Silence (CSCA 2023)
A Communication Perspective on the Perpetuation and Paradox of Menstrual Stigma (CSCA, 2024)
Courtesy Stigma Among Military Caregivers of Veterans (CSCA, 2023)
Examining Organizational Core Stigma at Planned Parenthood (NCA, 2023)
Critical Considerations for Advancing Stigma Management Theorizing (NCA, 2023)

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