Tuesday: 10 - 11 a.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.
Laurie Lawrence obtained her PhD in communication media and instructional technology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has previously worked at Stephen F. Austin State University, Penn State University, and Pennsylvania Highlands College.
Prior to her work in higher education, she successfully owned and operated a bed and breakfast in Erie, PA. She has also been the director of marketing for Prudential in the Central Florida region, the director of marketing for Arabian Nights attraction, and held the job title of Orlando’s Shopping DIVA where she contributed to both regional and national publications.
Her research is primarily focused on human trafficking with regard to media effects, PSAs, and training evaluations for front line identifiers. Other research interests include social capital, conflict management, and intercultural communication.
She has presented at numerous human trafficking conferences as well as civic symposiums on the issue. Published works include a chapter on The Spoiled Supply Chain of Child Labor, in The Palgrave International Handbook of Human Trafficking.
She firmly believes in assisting students to discover their talents through exploring their experiences and developing them into passions. She strives to maintain a positive attitude, one that encourages students to see beyond their limits. Higher expectations often inspire students to reconsider their abilities and boundaries; assisting students in ascertaining opportunities to develop a self-efficacy both in their field of study and areas of interest.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
PhD Program 2019
Communication Media and Instructional Technology
Honors: Delta Alpha Pi
Edinboro University
M.A. Communication Studies
Graduate Studies Certificate in Conflict Management 2014
Thesis: “Trafficking in Persons: What We Need to Know”
Honors: Alpha Epsilon Lambda
Texas Christian University
B.A Advertising/Public Relations
Minor: Speech Communications 1994
Honors scholarship: Study abroad at Oxford University, Oriel College
Valencia Community College
A.A. Liberal Arts 1993
Honors: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
AWARDS
Graduate Speaker, EU Commencement May, 2014
Graduate Assistantship, EU – Full August 2012 – May 2014
Graduate Assistantship, IUP - Full August 2014 – May 2016
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Stephen F Austin State University
Instructor – Public Speaking (F2F, Online, Zoom)
Instructor – Interpersonal Communication
Instructor – Business Communication 2017-present
Pennsylvania State University
Instructor – Mass Media and Society 2017
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Instructor – Public Speaking
Instructor – Introduction to Communication
Instructor – Interpersonal Communication
Instructor – New Media Production
Instructor – First Year Experience
Instructor – Introduction to Transfer 2016-2017
Stephen F Austin State University
Guest Speaker –Human Trafficking Victims Indicators in Health Care Settings 2018
Presented to Student Nursing graduates
Stephen F Austin State University
Guest Speaker – Mental Health Indicators of Human Trafficking Victims 2018
Presented to Graduate Social Work classes
Stephen F Austin State University
Guest Speaker – Health Care as Frontline Identifiers of Human Trafficking 2018
Presented to Student Nursing societies and faculty
Stephen F Austin State University
Guest Speaker – Human Trafficking Victim focus 2017
Presented to Victimology Criminal Justice Class
Stephen F Austin State University
Guest Speaker – Human Trafficking Gender focus 2017
Presented to Crime and Gender Criminal Justice Class
Stephen F Austin State University
Guest Speaker – Interpersonal Communication and Human Trafficking 2017
Presented to Graduate Social Work Class
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Guest Speaker – Social Media 2015
Presented on utilizing social media for crisis communication
Evergreen Boys and Girls Club
Counselor/Instructor – Diplomas 2 Degrees program 2015
National program presented weekly to high school students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Guest Speaker – Game design 2014
Presented on game theory and its ability to shape realities
Edinboro University
Guest Speaker – Intercultural Communications 2013-2014
Presentation on Domestic Human Trafficking issues
Edinboro University
Guest Speaker – Animation 2013
Presented a workshop on effectively working in groups
Erie City School District
Emergency Substitute Teacher 2003-2005
Served when available as a substitute teacher
Coastal Carolina Community College 1996-1997
Instructor
Developed syllabus and overall course structure for adult education, GED preparation classes
RELATED EXPERIENCE
International Conference on Human Trafficking Research
Presenter 2019
Stereotyping human trafficking: Redeveloping media guidelines for reporting on issues of human trafficking to minimize harm.
Eastern Communication Association Annual Conference
Presenter 2019
Media representation of human trafficking: Case studies on human rights and media trauma
Mission Possible Conference
Presenter 2019
Front line identifiers : Online resources for human trafficking victim identification programs
Florida Communication Association Conference
Presenter 2018
Corporate communications: Cultivating culture and tolerance
Eastern Communication Association Annual Conference
Presenter 2018
Social media dependency on social capital: An opportunity to foster Intercultural communications
Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Trafficking – University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE
Presenter 2016
Nestlé’s tainted supply chain: A case study of child labor in cocoa harvesting
And
Social responsibility: Should the media identify organ harvesting or child soldiers as a form of human trafficking.
Allied Nursing Faculty Enrichment at Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2016
Presenter
Healthcare assessments of trafficked victims.
Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Trafficking – University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE
Presenter 2015
Raising anti-trafficking awareness through social media.
Gold Key Honor’s Society – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, PA
Presenter 2015
Domestic sex trafficking awareness.
Laurel Highlands Communication Conference – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, PA
Presenter 2015
Social capital panel.
National Communication Association Conference – Chicago, IL
Presenter 2014
Political communications regarding HR 3344, International Labor Recruitment.
World Cultures Symposium - Human Trafficking – Texas A&M Corpus Cristi, TX
Presenter 2014
Discussed human trafficking efforts in southwest Texas and global implications.
Human Trafficking Seminars
Presenter 2013-2017
Develop and present various education seminars on human trafficking.
Trafficking in Persons: What We Need to Know
Presenter 2013-2014
Develop a specific program for a pre-post survey experiment that was utilized in Cultural Communication courses at Edinboro University.
Safe Sex on Campus
Developer 2012-2013
Developed exhibits for Peer Educators to utilize in awareness campaigns for safe sex on campus
Sexual Harassment Seminar
Developer 2012-2013
Created a full day seminar for the Flagship Niagara to create a level of sexual harassment awareness for office staff and sailing crew.
Consumer Education Seminars
Presenter 2000
Presented at various trade shows regarding information on buying techniques for consumers through DIVA Communications
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPER
Palgrave International Handbook of Human Trafficking
Peer reviewed chapter: Accepted 2019
Child labor along the Ivory Coast: Case study on supply chain
Journal of Intercultural Communication
Under review 2019
Social capital gains: A reduction in ethnocentrism
Journal of Family Issues
Under revision 2018
Exploring interpersonal communication in the teen-parent relationship: A single mother’s awareness of conflict in the household.
Proper Care and Procedure Manual: Edinboro University’s Laboratory Guide 2013
Edinboro University – Author, Researcher
Bigger Better Bargains 2001
Sue Goldstein Productions – Contributor, Researcher
Underground Shopper, Orlando Market 2000
DIVA Communications – Author, Researcher
TEACHING INNOVATIONS
Online Instructor Certification 2017
Stephen F Austin State University
Foundations of Teaching and Learning 2017
Stephen F Austin State University
Lion Path 2017
Penn State University
Faculty Institute 2016
Penn Highlands Community College
IN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
Co-Developed Online Public Speaking core course SFA
Sexual Assault Advocate Nacogdoches and Angelina Counties
Faculty advisement – SAVE (Student Advocates for Violence Education)
Faculty advisement – Campus Initiative - Human Trafficking Awareness
Cambria County Human Trafficking Response Team
Retention Task Force at PHCC
Peer Reviewer for Social Media and Society Journal
Peer Reviewer for Journal of Human Trafficking
Judge Heritage Conference Speech Competition
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Majors Expo
IAC Mission’s Mobilization Committee Chair
Selection committee for EU Director of Admissions
Former President of EU Community Outreach
Former Chair for the Mariners Ball 2011, 2012
MDA of Erie Shamrocks Assistant Chair 2011
Chair for the YPC Gala 2010
Chair for Tall Ships Erie 2010
*Guest lecture on human trafficking issues for graduate and undergraduate classes at Stephen F Austin State University.
MEMBERSHIPS
National Communication Association
National Association of Professional Women
Florida Communication Association
Eastern Communication Association
Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honors Society
Delta Alpha Pi Honors Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Edinboro University Philanthropy Initiative
Flagship Niagara League