Education:

M.P.A. University of Washington B.A. Whitworth College

Areas of Specialization / Expertise:

Higher education public relations; media relations; media relations evaluation; journalism; communication.

Selected Publications / Presentations / Honors:

Dallas Press Club 1st Place Katy Award for News Writing (1994); CASE National Award for News Writing, Silver Medal (1998); CASE District VIII Award for News Writing, Silver and Bronze Awards (1998); Bronze Award (1999); Washington Press Association News Writing Awards, 1st Place, 1996; 1st and 2nd Place (1997); 1st and 2nd Place (1998), 2nd Place (1999); "Is the Message Getting Through: A Theory-Based Approach to Evaluating Media Relations at the University of Washington" master's thesis.