Leadership Communication Doctoral Candidates

A doctoral student who has completed all their coursework, successfully passed their qualifying examination, and is working on their dissertation is considered a doctoral candidate. Below is a directory of candidates in the Leadership Communication Doctoral program at Kansas State University.

Dominic Barnes | dombarnes@ksu.edu

Current work: Coordinator of Fort Riley and Military Student Services, K-State Global Campus; President, Flint Hills Chapter of the Military Police Regimental Association
Education: B.A., A.A. in Liberal Arts, M.A. in Modern Languages, Graduate Certificates in Advising and Social Justice Education, U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Education in Senior Leaders Course, Certified Nonprofit Professional
Research: Military leaders in nonprofit organizations: Volunteerism for Enhance Transition Success (VETS)

Jurdene Coleman | jaingram@ksu.edu

Current work: Director of Therapy and Recovery Services. Pawnee Mental Health
Education: B.S. in Psychology, M.S. in Family Studies and Human Services
Research: A examination of school board leadership through the lens of leadership-as-practice: A critical autoethnography

Shukeyla M. Harrison | sharrisn@ksu.edu

Current work: Faculty instructor at the Staley School of Leadership, program director for The Edgerley-Franklin Scholarship
Education: B.S. in Criminology and Sociology, M.B.A in Management, Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership, Ph.D Candidate in Leadership Studies and Communication
Research: The Effects of White Fragility on Black Students within Higher Education at Predominately White Institutions

Jeffrey Johansen - Photo N/A Jeffrey Johansen | jeffre91@ksu.edu

Current work: Marketing executive, Hanes Brands International
Education: B.A. in Government, M.B.A. with a concentration in Marketing

Tamas Kowalik | tamaskowalik@ksu.edu

Current work: Community engagement and education coordinator, UFM Community Learning Center
Education: B.A. in Political Science, M.P.A. in Adaptive Leadership
Research: Building capacity vs. dependency: Effects of dependence on authority on exercising leadership and civic engagement in Hungary

Rebecca Robinson

Current work: Chief corporate engagement and economic development officer, K-State Innovation Partners
Education: B.S. in Marketing, Master of Business Administration
Research: Assessing the impact of organizational communication on university-industry collaboration: A quantitative examination of university strategic plans

R.J. Youngblood

Current work: Economic Engagement Manager, K-State Innovation Partners
Education: B.A. in English, M.A. in English
Research: Emergent Technology and Change: Understanding Leadership as Practice in Gendered Organizations