I am an associate professor of English with 14 years of experience in Viterbo’s English department. In August 2019, I earned my Ph.D. in Language and Literacy from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. The pursuit of my doctoral degree culminated in my dissertation titled, “The Role of News Media in Constructing Gender, Politics, and the Presidency.”  In my time at Viterbo, I have taught first-year composition courses, Franciscan Values and Traditions, and a range of other writing courses related to argument, journalism, and professional and technical writing.  This year, I will be particularly active on campus in my roles as chair of English and World Languages and as the advisor for Viterbo’s student newspaper, Lumen, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary.