is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, with over a dozen years of higher education classroom experience.  Her expertise in interpersonal and technology-mediated communication and commitment to social justice ground her teaching, scholarship, and service. 

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Dr. Edwards sees communication theory as an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to personal, professional, and civic life. Her work provides timely analysis and recommendations for using communication scholarship to address the social issues of our day.