ACADEMIC WRITING
I possess the following academic terminal degrees
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Ph.D. in Communication
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M.F.A. in Theatre
I earned by B.A. in Psychology and Communication at the University of Southern California.
I earned my M.F.A in Theatre at the University of Southern California.
I earned my M.A. and Ph.D. in Communication at Arizona State University.
My academic work spans interpersonal, family, and health communication and prevention with a specific focus on narrative communication.
Recent Work
Communicating with our Families: Technology as Continuity, Interruption, and Transformation
This book chapter argues for using technology to enhance prevention interventions and outlines the adaptation and development of novel digital interventions for parents to enhance their skills in discussing alcohol and other substance use with their adolescent children.
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Miller-Day, M., Ray, A. E., Hecht, M.L., & Turissi, R. (2022). Strengthening Families through Web-Based Interventions: Developing and Assessing Feasibility of the “Parenting Now!” Program. In M. R. McGinley, J. K. Burk, J.S. Ward (Eds.) Communicating with our Families: Technology as Continuity, Interruption, and Transformation. Lexington.
Introduction to Communication Studies: Translating Scholarship into Meaningful Practice
This book chapter outlines the development and implementation of the keepin’ it REAL substance use prevention intervention for teens.
Miller-Day, M., & Hecht, M. L. (2022). Keepin’ it REAL when Developing Narrative Health Messages (pp. 149-164). In A. Goodboy and K. Schultz (Eds.), Introduction to Communication Studies: Translating Scholarship into Meaningful Practice. 2nd edition. Kendall/Hunt.Blurb
