Contrary to popular opinion, the work of public relations and strategic communication professionals is not just spin or persuasion.
Why I use the word “communicator”
Past blogs
Sample syllabus: Equity concerns for communicators
Communications is a field of few rules, so communicators make subjective decisions every day. This course helps students consider those choices.
My shortlist & big spreadsheet of resources about equity and comms
In grad school, I was craving discussions about how to be a responsible—and not just proficient—communicator. I've created a spreadsheet to share resources I've found.
Announcement pending…
I submitted for review my doctoral dissertation that proposes repositioning public relations practitioners as a speech community of language workers.
Resources about PRSA’s “apolitical” stance
In late January 2026, the Public Relations Society of America sent an email to its members reaffirming its "apolitical" stance.
My accessibility commitment
I am making a simple commitment: It is my intention to create accessible content. I commit to prioritizing that and acting when concerns are raised, rather than second-guessing their priority or demanding workarounds.
What can communicators learn from K-12 teachers and social workers?
Facebook memories are often superfluous, but they sometimes let you revisit a major moment in your life. The arrival of the textbooks for "Literacy and Race in the Schools" was one of those moments.
Sandra Boone 