She teaches theory, research methods, and media history. Her previous and current research projects include topics such as the role of metaphor in broadband policy, Massive Open On-line Courses (MOOCs), discourses of sustainability and the Alberta Oil Sands, entrepreneurship, and student identity. Her refereed publications have appeared in Journalism, the International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, the International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning and the Journal of Computer-Assisted Learning. She also has professional experience as an employee of the federal government and with the United Nations in policy/strategic communication roles.