
Jessica A. Johnson, PhD
About Me
Hello! I'm a Communication Studies Instructor, Professional Speaker, and Communication Consultant. I have a PhD in Communication Studies from the University of Denver, specializing in Rhetoric (Ethics and Persuasion), Culture, and Health. My area of focus concentrates on revealing issues of inequity and injustice. I examine texts (print and media) and interactions between people and nations. Using an intersectional lens, I focus on areas of race, class, sexuality, gender, and so forth. I teach about diversity and inclusivity inside and outside the classroom. I look forward to collaborating with you to make your university, workplace, and/or event space a more inclusive environment for everybody.
Areas of Specialization
Health
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Focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health
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Thesis on WWI and WWII Health Campaigns
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Dissertation on Transnational Health Campaigns
Women Empowerment
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Former Chair of Graduate Women's Council
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Transnational Approach
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Intersectional Approach
Cultural Diversity and Inclusion
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Member of Social Justice Solidarity Group
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Equal Opportunity Mentor
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Transnational Scholar
Disability Awareness and Inclusion
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Created Workshops for Adults with Disabilities
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Tutor for Students with Disabilities
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Uses inclusive strategies in class and work
Queerness and Inclusion
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Available to offer community insights as a queer identified person
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Published book chapter on queer pedagogy
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Member of the Queer and Ally Group
Public Speaking and Rhetoric
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Public Speaking Instructor for 9 years
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Professional Speaker
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Available for Coaching
Education
PhD Communication Studies
University of Denver, 2019
Dissertation: Dominating the Disease: A Transnational Perspective of U.S. Health Imperialism
Advisor: Dr. Bernadette Marie Calafell
Committee Members: Drs. Christina Foust, Erin Willer, Renee Botta
Study Abroad Program
Don Quijote Language School, Barcelona, Spain, 2019
Completed: A2 Level Spanish
Course: Intensive Spanish 25
MA Communication Studies
San Jose State University, 2013
Thesis: <Safe Sex> As Patriotic Ideograph in World War I and World War II STD Prevention Campaigns
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Anne Marie Todd
Committee Members: Drs. Andrew Wood, Kathleen McConnell
Study Abroad Program
Communication University of China, Beijing, China, 2012
Research Paper: STD Advertisements: A Comparative Look Between China and the United States
Course: Intercultural Communication and Global Understanding
Study Abroad Program
JAMK University of Applied Studies, Jyväskylä, Finland, 2011
School of Business and Services Management
Completed: International Business Summer Program
Courses: Business Culture in Spain and Latin America, Russian Culture and Language
B.A. Communication Studies and Philosophy
California State University, Stanislaus, 2010
Cum Laude
Communication Capstone: From The Dollhouse To Your House: Women Sublimating Their Identity For Men.
Philosophy Capstone: Foucault and Heidegger’s Homogenizing Structures
Communication Advisor: Dr. Victoria Harvey
Philosophy Advisor: Dr. James Tuedio