Education  

M. A. Communication, San Diego State University San Diego, CA
Plan of Study: Interaction & Intercultural Studies
Thesis: Pastoral immediacy as a predictor of pastoral effectiveness.
B. A. Speech, Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA
Plan of Study: Forensics and Organizational Communication
Senior Thesis: The relationship between marital satisfaction and the variables of argumentativeness and conflict resolution
Diploma, "Notable", Unversidad de Alcalá de Heneres Madrid, Spain
Plan of Study: Spanish Language and Culture 
 

Teaching Experience  
 
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA 1999-Present
Adjunct Professor
Course: Principles of Human Communication, Advanced Public and Professional Speaking, Gender and Communication
 
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 1998-1999
Graduate Teaching Associate
Course: Introduction to Communication
 
Vaughan Systems, Madrid, Spain 1998
Executive English Teacher
Course: English Grammar and Conversation, English in Professional Settings 
 

Professional Experience
 
RSM McGladrey, Inc. 2000-2004
Supervisor, Consulting Services
Peterson Consulting Group 1996-1997
Associate 
 

Professional Training Projects
 
Delegation Techniques: Yakama Nation Legends Casino, 2004
Conflict Resolution: Yakama Nation Legends Casino, 2004
Teamwork and Group Dynamics: Yakama nation Legends Casino, 2004
HIPAA Compliance: Lorman Seminar, 2003 & 2004
Employment Law: Lorman Seminar, 2003
Communication and Conflict: Jackson-Thornton, LLP, 2002
Presentation Skills: Celgene-Signal Pharmaceuticals, 2002; RSM McGladrey, Inc., 2002
Building a Respectful Workplace: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, 2002; Senior Aerospace-Ketema, 2001; Perry’s Restaurant, 2001
Communication in Meetings: Prisa Networks, 2001
Preventing and Responding to Violence in the Workplace: K-Tube Corporation, 2002 
 

Professional & Academic Written Work
 
HR Update, Editorial Board & Writer, 2002-Present
Leadership Focus, Co-Editor & Writer, 2001-2002
Pastoral Immediacy as a Predictor of Pastoral Effectiveness, SDSU Masters Thesis, 2000
Living the Vida Loca: Dancing Through the Adaptive Journey of Ambiguity in Cross-Cultural Romantic Relationships, 2000
¿Que Dices? Discovering Meaning in Misunderstandings, BINACOM Encounter Conference, 2000
Communicating Clergy Identity: The Relationship Between Immediacy Behaviors & Perceptions of Pastoral Leadership, Presented at the Annual NCA Conference, 1999
Teacher Immediacy as a Predictor of Student Motivation, 1999 
 

Professional & Community Service  
  
Man Alive Ministries, Volunteer, 1995-Present
Professional Women's Fellowship, Board Member, 2003 & 2004
Riverview Church, Father-Daughter Banquet, Guest Speaker, 2002
Riverview Church, Family Camp, Guest Speaker, 2002
Point Loma Nazarene University, Organizational Training Course, Guest Speaker, 2002 & 2003
San Diego Rescue Mission's Women & Children's Center, GRACE Talks, Guest Speaker, 2002
KGTV Toy Drive, Toy Drive Coordinator, 2001
Heartland Christian Camp, High School Camp, Guest Speaker, 2000
Hume Lake Christian Camp, Father-Daughter Retreat, Guest Speaker, 1998
College Avenue Baptist Church, High School Staff, 1996-1997
Point Loma Nazarene University, Chapel Speaker, 1997
Point Loma Nazarene University, Annual Report to the Trustees, Guest Speaker, 1996
Mama’s Kitchen, Volunteer, 1996-1997 
 

Professional Affiliations
 
Professional Women’s Fellowship
San Diego Chamber of Commerce
San Diego World Trade Center 
 

Honors & Awards  

Outstanding Contribution to Professional Women's Fellowship, 2004
Quarterly Employee Award, October 2001
Quarterly Employee Award Nomination, November 2001
Quarterly Employee Award Nomination, February 2001
Forensics Team President, 1996-1997
Forensics Team Chaplain, 1995-1996
Forensics Team Member, 1994-1997
Dean Scholar, 1993-1997