Prior to joining Lesley, Heidi taught in the French university system for 10 years. Her research looks at the cultural, social, political, and economic implications of communication technology, with special emphasis on the comparative French and American contexts. She earned a BA in philosophy from Tufts University, an MA in health education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a PhD in information and communication sciences from the University of Paris X. Heidi grew up in France and the United States, and she continues to divide her time between these two countries.