Jessica Birthisel

Jessica Birthisel is an experienced academic and communications professional, currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Bridgewater State University since July 2012. Prior roles include Communications Assistant at the Conscious Health Institute from March 2011 to January 2014, and Media Production Assistant at the Indiana University African American Arts Institute from August 2011 to June 2012. Jessica has also contributed as an Associate Instructor and web reporter at Indiana University School of Journalism between August 2008 and May 2012, and served as Editor at Independence Bulletin Journal from July 2006 to August 2008. Educational credentials include a PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication from Indiana University Bloomington, a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Graphic Journalism from Grand View University.