Mia Moody-Ramirez : Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
MIA MOODY-RAMIREZ, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Journalism
Graduate Program Director
Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media, Baylor University
One Bear Place #97353
Waco, TX 76798-7353
e-mail: MiaMoody@gmail.com
Website: www.miamoody.net
Formal Education:
Ph.D. (2006) Journalism University of Texas, Austin
Dissertation title: Black and Mainstream Press’ Framing of Racial Profiling. Advisor: Dr. Stephen D. Reese
M.A. (2001) Journalism Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Thesis title: Magazine Advertisements’ Influence on Body Image Satisfaction Based on Race, Gender and Socioeconomic Status
Advisor: Dr. Lianne Fridriksson
M.S. (1998) Educational Psychology Baylor University, Waco, Texas
B.A. (1990) Journalism Texas A&M, College Station, Texas
Academic Appointments:
Aug. 2013-present Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director, Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media, Baylor University, Waco
2008-Aug. 2013 Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media, Baylor University, Waco
Aug. 1991-Aug. 2008 Lecturer, Department of Journalism, Baylor University, Waco
Fall 2001-Spring 2003 Graduate Assistant/Lecturer, School of Journalism, University of Texas, Austin
Research Interests:
New media framing of people of color, women and political candidates.
Books:
Moody, M., Dates, J. (2013). The Obamas and Mass Media: Race, Gender, Religion, and Politics. Palgrave Macmillan.
Moody, M. (2008). Black and Mainstream Press’ Framing of Racial Profiling: A Historical Perspective. University Press of America.
Refereed Articles:
Moody, M., Lewis, T., Murray, B. (in press). The 2013 Steubenville Rape Case: An Examination of Framing in Newspapers and User-generated Content. Southwestern Mass Communication Journal.
Neill, M. & Moody, M. (2014). Who is Responsible for What? Examining Strategic Roles in Social Media Management.Public Relations Review.
Moody, M., Hamilton-Short, I., Mitchell, K. (2014). Guilty by Association: An Analysis of Shaunie O’Neal’s Online/On-Air Image Restoration Tactics. Journal of Research on Women and Gender (5)1.
Moody, M., Cohen, L. & Fournon, C. (2013). Negativity in Twitter: How Politicians are Adapting to Social Media. Mass Communication Journalism (3) 3.
Moody, M., Subervi, F. Oshagan, H. (2013). Ethnic/Racial Minorities' Participation in AEJMC. Journalism & Mass Communication Educator (68)2.
Moody, M., Burleson, C. (2013).Utilizing Service-Based, Collaborative Teaching in Journalism Courses.Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication.
Moody, M. & Bates, E. (2013). Best Practices for Incorporating SEO Tactics into PR Courses from a Constructivist Approach. Journalism & Mass Communication Educator (68)1
Moody, M. (2012). New Media-Same Stereotypes: An Analysis of Social Media Depictions of President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama (8) 1. Journal of New Media and Culture.
http://www.ibiblio.org/nmediac/summer2012/Articles/obama_facebook.html
Moody, M. & Brown, J. (2012). Not Ready to Play Nice: An Analysis of Negativity in the News Releases of 2007 Presidential Primary. Southwestern Mass Communication Journal (22) 1.
Moody, M. (2012). An Analysis of Creative and Imaginative Shared Representations of Black Women. Journal of Research on Women and Gender (4) 1. http://jrwg.mcgs.txstate.edu/submissions/copyright/untitled25.html
Burleson, C. & Moody, M. (2011). Through a glass darkly: A comparison of Jasper Newsboy coverage with elite publications during the James Byrd Jr. Murder. Journal of the American Studies Association of Texas (42)1.
Moody, M. (2011). Jon & Kate Plus 8: A case study of image repair, social media and the resulting media frames of celebrity divorce. Public Relations Review. (37)4, 405-414. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0363811111000749
Moody, M. (2011). A rhetorical analysis of the meaning of the “independent woman” in the lyrics and videos of male and female rapper. American Communication Journal (13)1. http://ac-journal.org/journal/pubs/2011/spring/Moody-Ramirez.pdf
Moody, M, (2011). The Meaning of “Independent Woman” In Music. ETC: A Review of General Semantics. April 2011.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb6405/is_2_68/ai_n57659778/?tag=content;col1
Tariq, A. and Moody, M. (2010). Barack Hussein Obama: Campaigning While (Allegedly) Muslim. American Communication Journal (ACJ) American Communication Journal (11) 4.
Moody, M. (2010). Teaching Twitter and Beyond: Tips for Incorporating Social Media in Traditional Courses. AEJMC Journal of Magazine & New Media Research. (11)1, 2. http://aejmcmagazine.arizona.edu/Journal/Spring2010/Moody.pdf
Moody, M, Dorries, B., & Blackwell, H. (2009). How National Media Framed Coverage of Missing Black and White Women. Media Report to Women/Peer reviewed by editor, (37)4. http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p232099_index.html
Refereed Papers:
Moody, M., Lewis, T., Murray, B. (2014). The 2013 Steubenville Rape Case: An Examination of Framing in Newspapers and User-generated Content. Presented at 2014 SWECJMC Southwest Symposium, Denver.
*Top Paper
Mason, H. & Moody, M. (2014). The Use of Twitter in Sports Image Repair: A Case Study of Ex-Heisman Reggie Bush. Presented to Sports Interest Group at the 2014 AEJMC National Convention, Montreal.
Moody, M. & Garcia, S. (2014). Using Klout to Teach Online Influence and Social Networking Skills to PR, Advertising and New Media Majors. Presented to Internships and Careers Interest Group at the 2014 AEJMC National Convention, Montreal.
Neill, M. & Moody, M. (2014). Who is Responsible for What? Examining Strategic Roles in Social Media Management.Presented to Public Relations Division at the 2014 AEJMC National Convention, Montreal.
Burleson, C. & Moody, M. Brown, D. (2014). Sixteen Ain’t So Sweet: Longitudinal Study of Jasper Texas. Presented to the Minorities and Communications Division at the 2013 AEJMC Midwinter Conference, Norman, Okla.
Mason, H. & Moody, M. (2014). The Use of Twitter in Sports Image Repair: A Case Study of Ex-Heisman Reggie Bush. Presented to the Media Technology Division at the 2013 AEJMC Midwinter Conference, Norman, Okla.
Moody, M. (2014). Representation of the Feminine Mystique on the Web: A Look at Pinterest Pins. Presented during the Commission on the Status of Women, Panel Session titled: Where the Women Are: Can creating safe spaces and media training programs even the gender gap in online media at the 2013 AEJMC Midwinter Conference, Norman, Okla.
Burleson, C. & Moody, M., Brown, D. (2013). Longitudinal Study – Fifteen Years & Counting: Longitudinal Study of the Jasper Dragging Death. Presented at the 2013American Studies Association of Texas Conference, Waco, Texas.
Moody, M., Stone, S., Green, M., Lewis, T., Murray, B. (2013). Mediating Society’s Rape Culture in a New Media Environment: A Frame Analysis of the Steubenville High School Rape Case. Presented at the 2013 American Studies Association of Texas Conference, Waco, Texas.
Moody, M., Hamilton-Short, I. (2013). Guilty by Association: An Analysis of Shaunie O’Neal’s Online/On-Air Image Restoration Tactics. Presented at the 2013 American Studies Association of Texas Conference, Waco, Texas.
Moody, M., Yuan, P., Yang, Y, (2013). Promotion and Tenure: Exploring the Guidelines of Journalism, Mass Communication and PR Departments in a Digital Era. Presented to the Internship and Careers Division at the 2013 AEJMC Conference, Washington, D.C.
Moody, M., Beam, K. & Westenhover, C. (2013). Obama Facebook Hate groups. Presented to the Media Technology Division at the 2013 AEJMC Midwinter Conference, Norman, Okla.
Moody, M., Cohen, L. & Fournon, C. (2013). Negativity in Twitter: How Politicians are Adapting to Social Media. Presented to the Media Technology Division at the 2013 AEJMC Midwinter Conference, Norman, Okla.
Moody, M., Savanah Landerholm & Michelle Rava (2013). Fortune 500 Companies' Best Practices for Using Pinterest. Presented to the Media Technology Division at the 2013 AEJMC Midwinter Conference, Norman, Okla.
Moody, M. & Bates, E. (2012). Best Practices for Incorporating SEO Tactics into PR Courses from a Constructivist Approach. Presented to the Technology Division at the 2012 AEJMC Conference, Chicago.
Bates, E. & Moody, M. (2012). Applying the Constructivist Approach to New Media PR Courses Presented to the Public Relations Division at the 2012 AEJMC Conference, Chicago.
* Second place in design.
Moody, M. (2011). A Critical Analysis of Facebook Hate Groups Targeting President Barack Obama. Presented to the Cultural and Critical Studies Division at the 2011 AEJMC Conference, St. Louis.
Sturgill, A. & Moody, M. (2011). Differences in Editorial Coverage of Jeremiah Wright in the Minority and Mainstream Presses. Presented to the Minorities and Communication Division at the 2011 AEJMC conference, St. Louis.
Moody, M. (2011). Outbursts, Insults and the First Amendment: A Feminist and Critical. Presented to the Feminist Scholarship Division at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association (ICA), Boston.
Moody, M. & Foumena, J. (2011). Educating Young Adults on the “True” Meaning of an “Independent Woman:” An Analysis of Lyrics. Presented to the Children & Adolescent Media at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association (ICA), Boston.
Moody, M. & Foumena, J. (2011). Educating Young Adults on the “True” Meaning of an “Independent Woman:” An Analysis of Lyrics. Presented to the Children & Adolescent Media at the Minorities and Communication Division at the 2011 AEJMC Midwinter Conference, Norman, Okla.
Moody, M. N. & Brown, J. (2009). Not Ready to Play Nice: An Analysis of Negativity in the News Releases of 2007 Presidential Primary. Presented to the Public Relations Division at the 2009 annual AEJMC conference, Boston.
Powell, C & Moody, M. (2009). The Changing Face of Politics: Social Networking During the 2007-08 Primaries and its Impact on Intellectual Property. Presented at the 2009 Conference on Intellectual Property, New Rochelle.
Moody, M. (2009). Not Ready to Play Nice: An Analysis of Negativity in the News Releases of 2007-2008 Primaries Presidential Candidates. Presented at the Power and Politics: Communication and Information 31st Annual Research SymposiumCollege of Communication and Information. University of Tennessee, Nashville.
Pierce, R. & Moody, M. (2009). The Virginia Tech Shooting: Media Frames in Korean and American Newspapers. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference. Norman, Okla.
Moody, M. N. (2009). Race, Class, & Culture: Black and Mainstream Media’s Framing of Missing Black and White Women in the Mid-2000s. Presented at the 2009 AEJMC Southeast Colloquium. University of Mississippi, Oxford.
Moody, M. N. (2009). The Media’s Framing of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Presented at the Power and Politics: Communication and Information 31st Annual Research Symposium College of Communication and Information. University of Tennessee, Nashville.
Sturgill, A. & Moody, M. (2009). Coverage of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Scandal in Election 2008. Presented to the Religion Division at the 2009 AEJMC Conference, Boston.
Moody, M., Sturgill, A., Flemming, N., & Wood, L. (2008). Coverage of the Don Imus/Rutgers story: A Comparison of Mainstream and Minority Newspaper Coverage. Presented to the Minorities and Communication Division AEJMC Midwinter Conference at Point Park University, Pittsburgh.
Moody, M. & Baker, J. (2008). Analysis of Negativity in the News Releases of 2008 Primary Presidential Candidates. Presented at the 2008 AEJMC Midwinter Conference at Point Park University, Pittsburgh.
Moody, M. , Dorries, B., Blackwell, H. (2008). The Invisible Damsel: Differences in How National Media Outlets Framed the Coverage of Missing Black and White Women in the Mid-2000s. Presented to the Ethnicity and Race Division at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Available online: http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p232099_index.html
Moody, M., Dorries, B., Blackwell, H., & Sutton, A. (2008). Missing Pretty Girl Syndrome: How Mainstream and Black Press Framed the Phenomena of Missing Women in the Mid-2000s. Presented to the Feminist Theory Division at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Available online: http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p234041_index.html
*top paper
Moody, M., Sturgill, A., Flemming, N., & Wood, L. (2007). Coverage of the Don Imus/Rutgers story: A Comparison of Mainstream and Minority Newspaper Coverage. Presented to the Minorities and Communication Division AEJMC Midwinter Conference at Point Park University, Pittsburgh.
Moody-Hall, M. (2005). The Tables Turned: A Study of Black Vs. Mainstream Press Framing of Racial Profiling Pre- and Post- Sept. 11. Presented at the 2005 International Communication Association Conference, New York.
Moody-Hall, M. (2002). European Vs. U.S. Newspaper Framing of the Middle Eastern Conflict Pre- and Post-Sept. 11. Presented to the International Studies Division at the 2002 AEJMC convention, Miami.
Sturgill, A., Huang, B., Moody-Hall, M. & Stuber, S. (2000). Use of the World Wide Web as a public relations tool by PR firms. Presented to the Technology and Policy Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference, Denver.
Moody-Hall, M. (2005). The Tables Turned: A Study of Black Vs. Mainstream Press Framing of Racial Profiling Pre- and Post- Sept. 11. Presented at the 2005 International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, New York.
Moody-Hall, M. (2002). European Vs. U.S. Newspaper Framing of the Middle Eastern Conflict Pre- and Post-Sept. 11. Presented to the International Studies Division at the 2002 AEJMC convention, Miami.
Sturgill, A., Huang, B., Moody-Hall, M. & Stuber, S. (2000). Use of the World Wide Web as a public relations tool by PR firms. Presented to the Technology and Policy Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference, Denver.
Under Review:
Moody, M., Nichols, C. Lewis, T. (2014). Sex, Lies and Internet Shaming: Privacy and New Media Considerations for students, educators and citizens in the 21st Century. Sage Open.
Moody, M. Fassih, L. (2014). The Wendy Davis 2014 Gubernatorial Campaign: Representations
on Pinterest and Tumblr. CSM Division, the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference.
Moody, M., Cole, H. (2014). He’s a Lowlife, He Deserved It: The use of the Victim-Blaming Frame in the Coverage of African American Males Murdered by Police Officers. MAC Division, the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference.
Works in Progress:
Moody, M., Cole, H. (2014). Free Speech vs. Hate Speech: An Image Repair Case Study of Donald Sterling and Justin Beiber’s use of Hate Speech.
Awards & Honors:
Top Paper 2014 SWECJMC Southwest Symposium
Top Paper Public Relations Division, AEJMC (2012)
Top Paper Ethnicity and Race in Communication Division, ICA (2008)
2012 Baylor University Diversity Enhancement Award
2003 Nettie Doscher More Fellowship in Journalism
2002 Lionel C. Barrow Minority Doctoral Student Scholarship, Communication Theory & Methodology Division of the Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication
2002-2003 Ada Frances Miller Fellowship
Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society, Journalism and Mass Communication
1999-2000 Carmage Walls Scholar
1994 Katy Award for assisting in Branch Davidian coverage
1994 Mental Health Association of Texas Media Award
Grants Received
Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA) Small Grant recipient Nov. 14, 2012. Proposal: An Analysis of Negativity in the News Releases of 2008 Primary Presidential Candidates. Amount awarded: $3,186
Institute for Oral History Faculty Fellowship Award 2012-2013. Proposal: The Jasper dragging Incident – 10 Years Later. Amount. Awarded: $1,500
Institute for Oral History Faculty Fellowship Award 2011-2012. Proposal: The Jasper dragging Incident – 10 Years Later. Amount. Awarded: $2,000
Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA) Small Grant recipient Nov. 14, 2007. Proposal: An Analysis of Negativity in the News Releases of 2008 Primary Presidential Candidates. Amount awarded: $2,236
University Research Committee Small Grant recipient. August 1-May 30, 2008. Proposal: The impact of a short course on media technology on attitudes towards technology and media in at-risk female youth. Amount awarded: $2,700
Academic Related Professional Service & Membership:
2014 Secretary, AEJMC Commission on the Status of Women
Appointed to the 2013-14 AEJMC Strategic Plan Implementation Committee
AEJMC Small Programs Interest Groupresearch paper co-chair
Midwinter Conference Chair for the AEJMC Minorities and Communication Division
Discussant for Critical Cultural division at the 2011 AEJMC conference, St. Louis
Reviewer for Critical Cultural Studies Journal, 2010 to present
Vice president of the American Studies Association of America
Reviewer, International Communications Association - Feminist Scholarship Division, 2007 to present
Reviewer, International Communications Association for PR division, 2007 to present
Member, National Association of Black Journalists, 2000 to present
Member International Communication Association, 2004 to present
Member of Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2006 to present
Baylor University Committees:
Committee member, School of Education Dean Search Committee, 2014
Chair, Baylor University Department of Journalism Public Relations Diversity Committee, 2013
Chair, Baylor University Department of Journalism Public Relations Assistant/Associate Professor Search Committee, 2012
Member, Baylor University Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media Assistant/Associate Professor Search Committee, 2007 to present
Member, Baylor University Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media Minority Special Issues Committee, 2006 to present
Baylor Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media Kappa Tau Alpha co-chair, 2010 to present
Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media Invitation to Excellence attendee, 2012
Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media Member, Baylor Graduate Faculty, 2007 to present
Member, Baylor University Multicultural Student Activities Selection Committee Member for Minority Retention Officer, 2007
Member, Baylor University Faculty/Staff Civil Rights Issues Resolution Committee 2007
Enrichment and Professional Development:
Participant, 2014 Scripps Howard Academic Leadership Academy
Participant, 2012 Commission on the Status of Women's Mentorship Program
Participant, 2011 Fall Provost's Faculty Forum
Participant, “Awakening the Digital Imagination,” a New Media Faculty-Staff Development Seminar for Spring, 2011
Participant, OVPR Proposal Development Workshop, Jan. 6, 2012
Participant, Baylor University Summer Faculty Institute, 2008
Participant, Seven Habits of Highly Successful Professors, 2008
Graduation Marshall, 2009 to present
Speaking Appearances:
“Service Learning in a New Media Environment” at the Provost’s Faculty Forum, November, 2013.
“Representation of The Feminine Mystique on the Web: A Look at Pinterest Pins” at the Baylor University Libraries Symposium: The Feminine Mystique, October, 2013
Speaker, No Need among You: Including the Excluded Conference, September 15-18, 2011, Waco, TX
Discussant, 2011 Hot Topics discussion sponsored by the Department of Multicultural Affairs
Panelist, Shifting Paradigms Conference, August 13-15, 2010, at Waco Convention Center
Keynote speaker, “Rap Music and the Feminist Perspective” on April 5, 2010, at National Association of Black Journalists meeting
Keynote speaker, “Racial Profiling: A Woman’s View” on May 15, 2010, at Fred Batt’s Leadership Luncheon, Waco, Texas
Keynote speaker, “Racial Profiling: A Woman’s View” on May 5, 2010, at Girl Scouts of America State meeting, San Marcos, Texas
Meet the Majors Podcast, Paul L. Foster Success Center Career Counseling 2009
Discussant, “Why Did I Get Married?” at the Baylor University Truett Movie night, April 24, 2009
Key Note speaker, “Racial Profiling: A Woman’s View” on Feb. 5, 2009, at F.A.C.E.S., a Baylor University organization
Discussant and organizer, “A Roundtable Discussion on Negativity in the 2007-08 Presidential Primaries.” Spring 2008. Sponsored by the Baylor Department of Journalism and a URSA Grant
Discussant and organizer, “Invisible Damsels: The Media’s Framing of Women, Minorities and other Underrepresented Groups.” Fall 2008. Sponsored by the Baylor National Association of Black Journalists
Teaching:
Graduate Level
JOU 5310 Research Methods in Mass Communication
This is an intensive study of and practice in research methods used in the study of mass communication, including content analysis, survey research, experimental design, historical and qualitative methods. Classic and current research in mass communication will be reviewed.
JOU 5320 Theory of Mass Communication
An introduction to the origins of, evidence for and applications of mass communication theories. Students will study theory building and the social implications of mass media research.
Undergraduate Level
JOU 4371 Public Relations Media Programming
Planning and production of programming for public relations events, meetings and campaigns. Students compose presentations that mix media to achieve stated public relations objectives.
JOU 2303 Reporting and Writing for Media
Information gathering and writing for the mass media.
JOU 4V50 Women and Minorities in Mass Media
A seminar on media representations of women, minorities and members of other underrepresented groups.
JOU 4380 Law/ Ethics-Journalism
Rights and privileges of the news media and their social and legal responsibilities under the principles of common law and the constitution. Includes an overview of the American judicial system and the role of the journalist in reporting civil and criminal matters.
JMC 303: Colloquy on Race and Media
A seminar on image restoration & PR crisis management for high-profile cases involving hate speech
toward women, minorities and other underrepresented groups.
University of Texas (teaching assistant/lecturer)
Journalism 312 Introductory News Writing
A reporting and writing course for undergraduate students.
Sabbaticals:
2009 sabbatical to work on manuscript.
Thesis chair
Miranda Leddy: The Women of Supernatural: More than Stereotypes, 2014
Danielle Brown: Traditional Versus Interactive Documentaries, 2013
Amanda Earp: Content analysis of media literacy course syllabi, 2012
Hannah Mason: Image repair tactics of Reggie Bush, 2012
Amanda Toller, graduated, Fall 2008, The 2007-08 presidential primaries and candidate use of blogs
Dissertation Committee:
Karen Rollins, 2012, Online science vocabulary
Thesis committee:
Isla Hamilton, Traditional vs. handheld books, 2013
Liz Cohen, Texas Governor’s Race, 2013
Kristine Davis, 2011, Wealth and Rap Music
Christen Massar, 2007, Non-profit Web sites
Independent Study Advisor:
Isla Hamilton, Klout and Teaching online influence, 2014
Poplar Yuan, Klout and Teaching online influence, 2014
Tonya Lewis, Independence and Rap Music, 2014
Courtney Webb, undergraduate student, Spring 2010, research project on women and rap music
Stacy Pate, undergraduate student, spring 2009. Research project on elderly women in news media
Jessica Reynolds, undergraduate student, fall 2009. Images of women in the mass media. Honors Independent Readings Course
Aleana Peoples, undergraduate student, fall 2009. Media framing of missing women
Prisca Ansaloum, undergraduate student, fall 2009. Media framing of elderly women
Kelli Coleman, graduate student, fall 2008. The media’s coverage Barak Obama and Hillary Clinton in reference to the 2007-08 presidential campaign
Megan McNutt, undergraduate student, fall 2008. A study culminating in a public relations campaign
Jay Williams, undergraduate student, spring 2008. Media coverage of the Don Imus incident.
Jennifer Baker, graduate student, spring 2007. The media’s coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign.
April Sutton, graduate student, fall 2007. The media’s framing of missing black women.
Victoria Bongat, Megan Malouf and Jennifer Baker, two undergraduates and one graduate student, fall 2007. A Look at News Releases and the 2007-08 presidential primaries.
Academic Advising:
Journalism and American Studies graduate Students, 2013 to present
Advisor, Baylor Department of Journalism, 2001 to 2007.
Student Organization Advisement:
Baylor Diverse Verses, 2010 to present
Baylor University National Association of Black Journalists Advisor, 2000 to present
Baylor Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 2000 to present
Collins Hall - Faculty Advisor, 2008
Media Positions:
Publisher, For’ Seasons Magazine & Elegant Woman Magazine 1997-2001
Managing Editor, Stevens Publishing 1997-1999
Reporter, Waco Tribune-Herald 1990-1997
Intern, Bryan-College Station Eagle 1989-1990
Community:
Collaborating with Community Race Relations Coalition and Baylor University’s Academy for Leader Development and Civic Engagement to work toward racial reconciliation. Will help document participant feedback, Spring 2011
Designer and implementer, Digital Divas, 2009-2010. The two-week camp was offered through the Center for Community Learning and Enrichment University for Young People (UYP). The course introduced and/or improved the computer technology skills of low- to moderate-income Central Texas girls, ages 11 to 17
Waco Chapter of the Links, Inc. technology chair, 2007 to present
Central Texas Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Publicity Committee Chair, 2008
Community Cancer Board Member, 2007
Church:
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Webmaster, 2003 to present.