Education

• University of North Georgia

  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

  Public Affairs and Management
  
  

• University of North Georgia

  Graduate Assistant, Georgia Appalachian Studies Center

  
  I managed various databases; assisted with the coordination of the certificate program and national conference; assisted the Director on a daily basis; and maintained contact with donors and stakeholders.
  

• University of North Georgia

  Regional Engagement and Public Service Analyst, Office of Regional Engagement

  
  I created several memorandums of understanding with university partners; managed the service learning database; served as liaison with faculty participating in service learning initiatives; drafted policies pertaining to continuing education and international travel; and served as webmaster.
  

• University of North Georgia

  Graduate Assistant, Department of Athletics

  
  I served as a coach for the Varsity Men's and Women's tennis teams--scheduling matches and practices, overseeing practices, assisting the Head Tennis Coach and Athletics Director, and assisting with the budget.
  

• Indiana University East

  Certificate in Online Teaching

  
  
  

• Indiana University East

  Adjunct Instructor of Political Science & Public Affairs

  
  I teach and develop online, face-to-face, and hybrid courses in Political Science, Public Affairs, and Criminal Justice.
  

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Ph.D. Candidate

  Education Policy Studies, specialization in Higher Education Policy, minor in Public Affairs
  I am a Doctoral Candidate in Education Policy Studies. My research foci include: state legislative involvement in higher education policy; transfer policy; institutional research; and online teaching and learning.