“I don’t know how to put this but…I’m kind of a big deal” – Ron Burgundy

position.

Professor of Communication & Department Chair

education.

B.A. Communication (Business/Non-profit) – California State University Channel Islands

M.A. Communication (Intercultural, Organizational, Performance, & Leadership) – San Diego State University

instruction.

San Diego State University

MiraCosta Community College

Southwestern Community College District

San Diego Community College District

#Courses

Public Speaking – Interpersonal Communication – Intercultural Communication – Oral Communication – Oral Interpretation of Literature

research.

Critical-Interpretive

Intersectionality | Popular Culture | Geek Culture | Black male Identity | Student Organizations | Leadership | Fandom & Participatory Culture | Masculinity

publications.

#Thesis

Revenge of the Blerds: Negotiating the Intersecting Identities of Ordinary, Human, Non-Superpowered Black Nerds

#Short Stories

Higher Education

Paulie

#Poetry

In a Perfect World or Why I Love Disney

B Real

Tha Poet Speaks: A Collection of Psalms and Spoken Word

speaking&performances.

California State University Channel Islands

San Diego State University

Western States Communication Association

Southwestern Community College