Leslie Reynard

Leslie Reynard is a highly accomplished professional in the field of applied strategic communication. She currently serves as the Managing Director at the Center for Applied Communication Research, Inc., based in Lawrence, Kansas.1

Academic Background

Leslie Reynard has an extensive educational background, including:

• Master of Arts in English Literature/Creative Writing from the University of Kansas
• Completed coursework for a PhD in Communication Studies with a focus on American Studies at the University of Kansas
• Doctoral coursework in News-Editorial Journalism
• Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a specialization in Strategic Communication from the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
• Associate of Arts in Social Psychology from Tulsa Community College

Professional Experience

Throughout her career, Leslie Reynard has held various academic and professional positions:

• Managing Director at the Center for Applied Communication Research, Inc. (current role)
• Professor at Washburn University
• Assistant Professor of Communication at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
• Director of Communication at The University of Kansas School of Business
• Assistant Instructor at the Writing Tutorial Center at Indiana University
• Owner of Paragon Communication3

Areas of Expertise

Leslie Reynard specializes in several areas, including:

• Crisis Planning and Communication
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Curriculum Design
• Virtual Education
• Organizational Networks
• Applied Media Research

As an independent scholar and consultant, Leslie Reynard, Ph.D., contributes to various publications and academic discussions.2 Her interdisciplinary background and extensive experience in both academic and professional settings have established her as a respected figure in the field of applied strategic communication.