Conferences & Workshops

Academic conference

Scholarly Engagement

Conference Presentations

I regularly present at national and international conferences in theatre, performance studies, humor studies, and UX research.

Professional Organizations

  • UserTesting (One World, THiS, Crafted)
  • American Humor Studies Association (AHSA)
  • Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)
  • Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE)
  • American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR)
  • National Women's Studies Association (NWSA)

Selected Workshops Facilitated

"Improvisation for Team Building"
Workshop Facilitator
SAP, LLC • October 2025
"Burn it Down: Igniting Feminist Directing"
Workshop Facilitator
Women's Theatre Festival • July 2021
"Getting the Giggles: Playing with Elements of Sketch Comedy"
Workshop Facilitator
Georgia Thespian Conference • February 2020
"Acting Through Song"
Workshop Facilitator
Arts Educational Schools London • November 2016
"Improvisation for Physics and Engineering Presentation"
Workshop Facilitator
KU Physics and Engineering Student Organization • October 2016

Podcast & Media Appearances

"Theatre History" Podcast
Guest
Hosted by Michael Lueger • HowlRound Theatre Commons • September 2021
"Personal Finance for Ph.D.s" Podcast
Guest
Hosted by Dr. Emily Roberts • March 2020
"Experts Weigh in On Current Job Market Trends"
Guest Writer
Zippia the Career Expert • December 2020 (Reprinted May 2021)

Professional Service & Leadership

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I'm available for conference presentations, keynote addresses, workshop facilitation, and guest lectures.

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