Professional Presentations
This section highlights professional conference presentations in which I contributed as either the sole researcher or as part of a research team, demonstrating scholarly engagement and contributions to the field. It includes presentations at national or international conferences that showcase my role, research focus, and the application of theory and evidence. The materials are clear, well-structured, and aimed at academic and business audiences. Click the icons or the word 'link' to view the assets for each presentation.
The 2024 Performance Improvement Conference
As a collaborative member of the research team with Dr. Rose Baker and fellow doctoral students Paula Smith, Veronica Vickers, and Michael Johnson. Our work concentrated on the themes of connectedness, wellness, and performance improvement. The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) Conference was held in Fort McDowell, Arizona. Link
The 2024 International Health Literacy Global Conference
As a researcher presenting my work at the Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) Conference, I discussed the use of creative expression and effective listening in the context of health literacy ethics. Link
The 2024 UNT Educational Research Exchange
This presentation, conducted by Betsy Lewis, me, and Justin Chevalier, focused on strategies to enhance collaboration among doctoral students in distributed learning environments. Attendees examined the importance of peer interactions in building supportive academic communities that foster inquiry and practice. The presentation was held at the UNT LTEC 2024 Annual Doctoral Residency Meeting. Link
The 2025 Performance Improvement Conference
Our research team, Dr. Rose Baker, Justin Chevalier, Sanket Patole, and I presented at the International Society of Performance Improvement (ISPI) Conference, demonstrating how AI chatbots can strengthen social support by guiding users through honest conversations rather than canned replies. The presentation highlighted practical ways to make digital support feel human, responsive, and dependable. The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) Conference was held in Jacksonville, Florida. Link
The 2025 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare
I had the honor of presenting my ongoing research on the convergence of digital innovation and healthcare. The presentation focused on how digital storytelling can support patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. The aim is to promote a forward-thinking approach to communication and advocacy to improve quality-of-life outcomes. The Academy of Communication in Healthcare (ACH) Conference was held in Ottawa, Canada. Link
The 2026 ACCE EdMedia International Conference
Presented Beyond Access: Why Corporate AI Training Requires Systemic Equity, Not Just Opportunity at EdMedia 2026, examining how voluntary AI training models systematically exclude frontline and hourly workers through structural barriers related to time, information, managerial discretion, and digital infrastructure. Drawing on organizational justice theory and workplace learning research, this presentation proposed a four-dimensional equity framework, resource equity, process equity, outcome equity, and systemic accountability, to reposition AI literacy as a shared organizational responsibility rather than an individual opportunity.
