Communication expert and behavioral social scientist with knowledge of interpersonal, small group, and organizational communication theory. Proficient in using mixed-method research approaches to recommend evidence-based, practical solutions to organizational members for building and managing dyadic and team relationships. Topics previously studied have primarily been related to areas of social influence, leadership, and the impact of cultural/group differences on communication processes and outcomes.Research Interests & Teaching Proficiencies include:- Qualitative Research Methods & Data Analysis Techniques (interviews, diaries, transcription, textual coding)- Quantitative/Computational Research Methods & Data Analysis (surveys, regression, NHST, Bayesian, text & data mining)- Interpersonal Communication & Social Influence- Group Communication- Organizational Communication- Intercultural Communication- Public Speaking/Forensics- Nonverbal Communication- Family/Relational Communication- Oral Interpretation