My research program stems from the belief that the areas of health and communication are interconnected and can be better understood using an interdisciplinary approach. Specifically, I am dedicated to exploring how communication practices shape and are shaped by how we define, make sense of, and organize around health and food issues.

My current projects examine consumer understandings of health risks associated with sweeteners, raw milk, and artisan cheese. I am also using organizational theories to explore the communication practices that characterize alternative food supply chain management along with messages exchanged between the food industry and dietitians.