Leadership Communication Doctoral Candidates

A doctoral student who has completed all their coursework, successfully passed their qualifying examination, and is working on their dissertation is considered a doctoral candidate. Below is a directory of candidates in the Leadership Communication Doctoral program at Kansas State University.

Chibuzor AzubuikeChibuzor Azubuike

Current work: Graduate Teaching Assistant, The Loop blog editor, Staley School of Leadership; Founder, Haske Water Aid and Empowerment Foundation

Education: B. A. Philosophy, M. A. Diaspora and Transnational Studies (African Studies), Certificate of Non-Profit Leadership and Management

Research: A Comparative Study of Resilience among Female Native Americans in the United States, and IDPS in West Africa

Anisah AriAnisah Ari

Current work: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Public Speaking. A.Q Miller School of Communication and Journalism

Education: BSC Public Administration, M.A Peace and Security
Research:
Examining Emergent Leadership Practices Amongst Civil Society Organization Leaders in Peace Building

InnocentN'zoret Innocent Assoman

Current work: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Staley School of Leadership; Executive Director, LEAD+AFRICA, Cote d'Ivoire, President YALI West Africa Alumni Chapter Cote d'Ivoire

Education: B.A in English Linguistics, B.S in Entrepreneurship and Management, M.A in English Linguistics, Professional Certification of Advisory in Strategy
Research: An Analysis of Graduate Students' Experience of Civic Engagement in Higher Education, Cote d'Ivoire

Dominic Barnes Dominic Barnes | dombarnes@ksu.edu

Current work: Coordinator of Fort Riley and Military Student Services, K-State Global Campus; President, Flint Hills Chapter of the Military Police Regimental Association
Education: B.A., A.A. in Liberal Arts, M.A. in Modern Languages, Graduate Certificates in Advising and Social Justice Education, U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Education in Senior Leaders Course, Certified Nonprofit Professional
Research:
Military leaders in nonprofit organizations: Volunteerism for Enhance Transition Success (VETS)

Sakshi BhatiSakshi Bhati

Current work: Graduate teaching assistant, A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication
Education: B.S. in Communication, M.A. in Communication
Research:
Let’s talk mental health: Analysis of immigrant women’s culturally-centered mental health perceptions and identifying modifiers in interventions through community engagement

Jurdene ColemanJurdene Coleman | jaingram@ksu.edu

Current work: Director of Therapy and Recovery Services. Pawnee Mental Health
Education: B.S. in Psychology, M.S. in Family Studies and Human Services
Research: A examination of school board leadership through the lens of leadership-as-practice: A critical autoethnography

Shukeyla M. HarrisonShukeyla M. Harrison | sharrisn@ksu.edu

Current work: Faculty instructor at the Staley School of Leadership, program director for The Edgerley-Franklin Scholarship
Education: B.S. in Criminology and Sociology, M.B.A in Management, Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership, Ph.D Candidate in Leadership Studies and Communication
Research: The Effects of White Fragility on Black Students within Higher Education at Predominately White Institutions

Jeffrey Johansen - Photo N/AJeffrey Johansen | jeffre91@ksu.edu

Current work: Marketing executive, Hanes Brands International
Education: B.A. in Government, M.B.A. with a concentration in Marketing

Tamas Kowalik Tamas Kowalik | tamaskowalik@ksu.edu

Current work: Community engagement and education coordinator, UFM Community Learning Center
Education: B.A. in Political Science, M.P.A. in Adaptive Leadership
Research: Building capacity vs. dependency: Effects of dependence on authority on exercising leadership and civic engagement in Hungary

Cale MorrowCale Morrow | cale7@ksu.edu

Current work: Graduate teaching assistant, Public Speaking and Small Group Communication, assistant coach to the K-State forensics team, Kansas State University
Education: B.G.S. Theatre Performance, M.A. Communication Studies
Research: Theatre techniques for better social and emotional intelligence building

Ania PayneAnia Payne

Current work: Assistant Professor, Department of English
Education: B.A. In English, M.F.A in Creative Writing
Research: Community-informed approaches to writing partnerships

Rebecca RobinsonRebecca Robinson

Current work: Chief corporate engagement and economic development officer, K-State Innovation Partners
Education:
B.S. in Marketing, Master of Business Administration
Research: Assessing the impact of organizational communication on university-industry collaboration: A quantitative examination of university strategic plans

Chase SpearsChase Spears

Current work: Legislative fellowship as Chief of Staff for Kansas State House Representative Pat Proctor (41st District).
Education:
M.S. in Journalism, M.P.S. in Public Relations and Corporate Communication, Master of Military Art and Science
Research: Exploring the Political Nature and Influence

R.J. YoungbloodR.J. Youngblood

Current work: Economic Engagement Manager, K-State Innovation Partners
Education: B.A. in English, M.A. in English
Research:
Emergent Technology and Change: Understanding Leadership as Practice in Gendered Organizations