Katheryn Johnson

Student-centered professor and experienced legal professional with expertise in commercial and transactional law, administrative law, and political science. Brings experience supporting student achievement through thoughtful instructional design, effective classroom management, and rigorous assessment. Recognized for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and delivering legal training to corporate and academic audiences, including Fortune 50 and 100 companies. Passionate about bridging legal practice with academic instruction and civic engagement, and committed to fostering inclusive, engaging learning environments that connect legal theory with real-world application.

• Chan, S. A., & Lee, R. T. (2023). The role of media framing in shaping public perceptions of climate change. Journal of Environmental Communication, 16(4), 345-362. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxx
• Chan, S. K., & Lee, R. T. (2022). Crisis communication strategies: A comparative study of corporate responses to natural disasters. International Journal of Strategic Communication, 17(3), 245-263. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxx
• Chan, S. L., & Rivera, T. (2021). Bridging the gap: Cross-cultural communication in multinational teams. Global Communication Review, 12(4), 298-312. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxx

Research Assistant: Interpersonal Communication in Digital Environments, Boston University, (2021- Present)

• Designed and distributed online surveys, achieving a 25% response rate from a targeted demographic of 1,000 participants.

Collaborator, “Cross-Cultural Communication in Multinational Teams, Emerson College, (2020 - 2021)

• Analyzed 30 case studies of multinational corporations using NVivo software.

Research Intern, “Communication Ethics in Digital Age,” Boston University, (2019)

• Examined the role of social media in shaping political discourse among young voters during national elections.

• "The Evolution of Digital Communication” International Communication Association - (2024)
• “Crisis Communication in the Modern Era” National Communication Conference - (2023)
• “Media and Public Perception” European Media Studies Forum - (2022)
• Social Media Impact in Gen Z Digital Media Summit - (2022)
• Cultural Digital Media Cross-Cultural Studies Symposium - (2021)

• International Communication Association (2024)
• National Communication Conference - (2023)
• European Media Studies Forum - (2022)
• Digital Media Summit - (2021)
• Cross-Cultural Studies Symposium - (2021)

• Expert in designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research studies, including surveys, interviews and content analysis, to examine communication patterns and media effects.
• Adept at using data analysis tools such as NVivo and SPSS to interpret research data and generate actionable insights in communication studies.
• Proficient in leveraging digital platforms and tools, such as social media analytics and video conferencing software, for research dissemination and classroom engagement.
• Skilled in grant writing and securing funding for research projects, with experience developing proposals aligned with institutional and sponsor priorities.