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I am an Assistant Teaching Professor for the Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis specializing in strategic communication with a specific interest in emerging practices and concepts in digital and social media. Past research has focused on international internet social networks, mediated public health communication, and critical cultural assessments of media advocacy. Currently, I am investigating student success outcomes in diverse higher education populations. I serve as the First Gen Initiative Faculty Lead, and I'm also a proud UndocuAlly and CAMPOS Scholar. In addition to my appointment in the Department of Communication, I have worked as a human resources and public relations consultant for various nonprofits, managed health care, and finance organizations.