Amy Smith

Ph.D. Communication and Culture, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, August 2008

M.A.  Communication Studies, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, May 2005

Graduate Certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies

B.A. Communication Studies, Magna Cum Laude, Pfeiffer University, Charlotte, NC, August 2003

A.A. Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC, December 2000

My research interests are varied and include community building, conflict communication and mediation, gender and media, organizational communication, and family communication. In the classroom I adopt the guiding principle of “meet them where they are” to foster meaningful relationships with students and help them achieve their highest potential.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-smith-82a4781

Department Chair, Department of Media & Communication, Salem State University, April 2023 - present

Interim Department Chair, Department of Media & Communication, Salem State University, Fall 2022

Director, MSCA, Salem State University, 2020-2022 (Executive Board member since 2018)                                                                                                           

Assistant Editor, MSCA Perspective, 2020-2022                                                

Chair, All University Committee, Salem State University, 2018-2020   (member since 2016, Vice Chair AY 2017-2018)                            

Chair, Caucus on Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered Communication Concerns, National Communication Association, 2018-2022 (four year commitment cycling through 2nd vice chair, vice chair/division planner, chair, past chair)                    

Co-Chair, Promotion Committee, Salem State University, 2015-2019

Smith, A.M. (Editor) (in press). Crafting community: Essays on fiber arts and belonging. Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

Smith, A.M. (2023). Genealogy, marriage, and divorce. In J. Hartenstein (Ed.) Marriage and divorce in America: Issues, trends, and controversies. Santa Barbara, CA. ABC-CLIO.

Smith, A.M. (2019). Treasure or trouble: The impact of inherited artifacts on family communication. In S. Symond (Ed) Casing the family: Theoretical and applied approaches to understanding family communication. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.

Smith, A.M. (2017). Family genealogy and family communication: Finding common ground. Genealogy, 1(6).http://www.mdpi.com/2313-5778/1/1/6/pdf

Smith, A.M. (2012). Tracing family lines: The impact of women’s genealogy research on family communication. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books.

Smith, A.M. (November, 2023). Women within the academy: Freedom to exist and resist organizational structures. National Communication Association. National Harbor, MD. 

Smith, A.M. (November, 2021). Renewing and transforming our “selves”: Self-care through feminist praxis and activism. National Communication Association. Seattle, WA.

Smith, A.M. (November, 2020). At craftivist crossroads of practical activism: Valuing craftwork, authorship/artistwork, and scholarship from the margins. National Communication Association. Indianapolis, IN & virtually.

Smith, A.M. (November, 2019). Communicating survival strategies for intersectional feminists in academia. National Communication Association. Baltimore, MD.

Smith, A.M. (September, 2019). Transforming views: Mindful garment making. TedX Salem State University. 

Smith, A.M. (May, 2019). #MeToo in academic circles. International Communication Association. Washington, D.C.

Mediator, The Resolution Center, 2023-present                                                       

Mediation Coach, The Resolution Center, 2023-present                                            

Commissioner, Essex County Commission on the Status of Women, 2022-present

Treasurer, Sluice Pond Association, 2019-present

Registrar, Salem Community Gardens, 2014-2017