Education
May 2021
M.A. in Strategic Organizational Communication
Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ
• Participated in theory-informed, research-based study of organizational process, structure, and interaction
• Learned to use new communication technologies in organizational and societal contexts
• Examined organizations in a variety of contexts including businesses, nonprofits, civil society, and government
August 2020
B.A. in Communication, minor in Human Resource Management
Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ
• Learned the theory and practice of communication
• Gained an understanding of HR strategy
June 2018
A.A. in Communication
Raritan Valley Community College – Branchburg, NJ
• Laid groundwork for course of study in communication
Capstone Project
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Truth, Lies, and Bias:
Challenging Interpersonal Deception Theory
Each and every day, we become senders and receivers of deception. As receivers, at times, we experience suspicion which, when visible, can alter the course of the deception. Most people believe they are far better at identifying deception than research shows to be true. All of this falls under the rather large umbrella of Interpersonal Deception Theory (IDT). IDT is a macro-level deception theory that has much support in the Communication field and was originally theorized by Buller and Burgoon, but it also has its challengers. There is a noteworthy group who feel their work discredits IDT and renders it useless. In the process of this project, arguments for and against will be laid out in plain and organized fashion, and the reader will have the opportunity to judge for themselves.
Honors
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rutgers University
• Dean's List at Rutgers University and Raritan Valley Community College
Relevant Project
Mediated Speech Project – Public Speaking
• Assumed leadership role in 4-person group
• Planned, researched, and delivered speech using mediated technology
• Received an A
Relevant Coursework
Music Appreciation
This course provides a survey of historical periods of Western art music including musical styles, musical elements, and composers and their works. Basic musical concepts will be covered. Students will develop intelligent listening skills by studying and listening to representative musical compositions. Writing assignments are included.
