Brenda Hoffman, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Graduate Programs Director
Assistant Professor of Practice
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Dr. Brenda Hoffman is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Communication and Journalism.
She serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Graduate Programs Director and Basic Course Director for Public Speaking.
Much of Dr. Hoffman's work is translational and centered on the intersection of health and instructional communication to improve the quality and continuity of health care and improve health outcomes for patients and communities. As a communication researcher, her work explores topics such as learning and assessment, organizational socialization, interdisciplinary teams, health literacy, patient adherence, and communication motives.
She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in health and risk communication, team science, and research methods.
Dr. Hoffman holds a PhD in Health Communication from George Mason University, an MA in Communication Studies from Texas State University, and a BA in Communication from Bryant University.