Texas Tech University

Joni Litsey

Doctoral Candidate
Graduate Program

Email: joni.litsey@ttu.edu

Master in Risk Management and Insurance - Florida State University
Bachelors in Communication Studies - California State University, Northridge

Joni Litsey

Biography

Joni is a part-time Ph.D. student in the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University. While attending school, she works full-time as a process manager for a Fortune 100 company. She enjoys her job because it's both challenging and rewarding. She works with virtual/hybrid project teams to implement technology and process improvement projects that help employees around the country do their jobs better. Her job has driven her passion for communication studies. Completing her Ph.D. at Texas Tech will enrich her professional experience by providing her the opportunity to combine academic research with real-world practical applications. In whatever spare time she can find, Joni enjoys making homemade cards, reading and listening to fiction books, and enjoying foodie adventures around Lubbock and beyond.

Research

Joni's research interest is at the intersection of organizational/professional communication, hybrid work environments, and diffusion of innovation. She is a member of the Innovation Diffusion Lab.

Methods

Qualitative methods