Christopher D. Bond, Phd, Clp Email & Phone Number

As the President of the International Listening Association (ILA) and a Certified Listening Professional, I led a global network of scholars, practitioners, and educators who are dedicated to advancing the research and practice of listening in various contexts and domains. My mission is to foster a culture of listening that enhances personal, professional, and social well-being, and to advocate for the importance of listening as a vital skill for effective communication and collaboration.I have over 14 years of experience as an Associate Professor of Communication at Missouri Western State University, where I teach and mentor students in courses such as Health Communication, Public Relations Campaigns, Nonverbal Behavior, Social Media and Marketing, and Crisis and Risk Communication. I am also the Program Director of the Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education, a biennial event that showcases the best practices and innovations in experiential education. My research interests include health communication, listening pedagogy and cognition, digital self-harm, and strategic communication. I have published multiple articles and book chapters, and received several awards and recognitions for my academic and professional contributions.

Listed skills include Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, and 44 others.