I’m Chantell, a communications professional with a decade of experience in the higher education and nonprofit sectors. As the director of a in-house marketing team at Washington State University, my passion helping creative marketing and communication leaders and teams do their best work. 

Additionally, as a PhD candidate at Gonzaga University, my research focuses on leadership, organizational culture, and creativity, informed by my professional experiences. Over my educational journey, I’ve earned my M.A. in Strategic Communication from WSU and my B.S. in Media Arts & Communications from Eastern Oregon University. But I knew there was more to be learned about successful communications practice than just strategy and tactics. Instead, I believe our focus should be on people, and the organizational systems that help us bring our most creative selves to our work.