Curriculum vitae
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EDUCATION
- PhD, Communication, American University, 2014 (expected)
Dissertation: Internet-Mediated Climate Change Advocacy: Organization, Messaging, and Online Infrastructure (Committee chair: Dr. Matthew C. Nisbet) - MA, Communication, Culture and Technology, Georgetown University, 2004
Thesis: Peace for Vieques: The Role of Transnational Activist Networks in International Negotiations. (Thesis advisor: Dr. J.P. Singh) - MFA, Film and Electronic Media, American University, 2000
- BA, Communication, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, San Juan, PR, 1996
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- 2013-14: Research Assistant, School of Communication, American University
- Fall 2012: Teaching Assistant for COMM 100 class, School of Communication, American University
- 2011-12: Research Assistant, School of Communication, American University
- Fall 2003: Teaching Assistant, CCT program, Georgetown University
PUBLICATIONS
- 2013: Preaching to the Choir: Internet-Mediated Advocacy, Issue Public Mobilization and Climate Change (New Media & Society)
WORKS IN PROGRESS
- 2013: App Neutrality: Apple’s App Store and Freedom of Expression Online (Revise and resubmit)
- 2013: Advocating for Climate Action: Framing and Action Repertoires in Activist Email Communications (data analysis phase)
CONFERENCE PAPERS
- 2012: App Neutrality: Apple’s App Store and Freedom of Expression Online. Presented to the 10th International Cyberspace conference, Brno, Czech Republic.
- 2012: Moving Messages: Framing and Online Political Action on Climate Change. Presented to the Graduate Student Pre-conference Workshop of the International Communication Association (ICA), Tucson, AZ.
- 2007: Peace for Vieques: The Role of Transnational Activist Networks in International Negotiations. Presented to the 47th Annual Convention of the International Studies Association Association (ISA), Chicago, IL
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
- 2012: The Influence of American Culture on Software Design: Microsoft Outlook as a Case Study. (gnovis: Georgetown University’s Journal of Communication, Culture and Technology).
LANGUAGES
- English (completely fluent)
- Spanish (completely fluent)
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
- 2011: Panelist for The Hyperlocal Nonprofit: Using the Web to Move Your Mission at the Zip Code Level. Nonprofit Technology Conference, Washington, DC.
- 2006: Moderator for The Cutting Edge: New Technologies for Online Advocacy. Health Action Conference, Washington, DC.
- 2005: Moderator for Leveraging the Power of Online Political Citizens in Health Care Advocacy. Health Action Conference, Washington, DC.
AWARDS AND HONORS
- 2004: MA thesis distinction, Georgetown University
- 2003: Travel and research grant to study globalization in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES
- 2013: Travel grant for 2013 International Communication Association (ICA) conference in London, UK
- 2012: School of Communication Information Needs student focus group, American University Library
- 2003-06: Peer Reviewer, gnovis: Peer-reviewed Journal of Communication, Culture and Technology, Georgetown University
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2011: Internet and Communications Director
1Sky campaign, Takoma Park, MD - 2010-11: Online Communications Manager
1Sky campaign, Takoma Park, MD - 2008-10: Online Communications Coordinator
1Sky campaign, Takoma Park, MD - 2007-08: Web/Media Coordinator
Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez, Washington, DC - 2004-07: eAdvocacy Coordinator
Families USA, Washington, DC - 2002-03: Senior Associate/Content Technologist
PBS TeacherLine, Alexandria, VA - 2000-02: On Air Promotions Assistant/Web Designer
MHz Networks, Falls Church, VA
