Dr. Hill’s area of specialization is interpersonal and intercultural communication. Her research interests include gender, ethnicity, and critical pedagogy. She has authored book chapters and many articles in various journals and anthologies. Her research is published in scholarly journals such as, Women and Language, The Gerontologist, Journalism History, and The Electronic Journal of Communication. Dr. Hill teaches Introduction to Public Speaking, Effective Oral Communication, and Intercultural Communication at the undergraduate level. At the graduate level, she teaches qualitative research methods. She is involved in campus initiatives and advising to promote recruitment and retention of students of color.