PhD from George Mason University in CommunicationHonors: 2012 Dissertation Completion Grant Award, College of Humanities and Social Sciences2011 National finalist, NCI Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program 2011 Fellow, Health Communication Doctoral Fellows Seminar, sponsored by the Kaiser Permanente Cancer Communication Research Center and the National Cancer Institute, National search, one of fifteen chosen2010-2011 Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Department of Communication, George Mason University2011 Extra Mile Award, Department of Communication, George Mason University2010-2011 President, Communication Graduate Student Association, George Mason University (elected) 2010 Center for Global Education Global Perspectives Scholarship, George Mason University2009-2010 Dean’s Challenge Doctoral Student Award, Department of Communication, George Mason University2009-2011 National and International Travel Scholarships Recipient, George Mason University2009 Outstanding Graduate Student Award Nominee, Department of Communication, Texas State University - San Marcos2007-2009 National Travel Scholarships Recipient, Texas State University – San Marcos 2007 Outstanding Senior Student University Life Awards Nominee, University of Texas at San Antonio2006-2007 Who’s Who of American Universities and Colleges 2006 International Education Scholarship, Université du Québec à Montréal2005-2006 The National Dean’s ListPublications:17 journal article publications.1 article in edited book.10 chapters in edited books.Service:Volunteers at a local hospice as well as does speaking engagements furthering public education about hospice.Specialties: NonverbalNonverbal Deception DetectionEnd of LifePalliative Care BereavementInterpersonalFamilyDark Side of FamilyOrganizational