Name: Sandra K. Evans

Graduation Year: 2014

Current Position: Assistant Professor of Communication at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona)

Research Area: Organizational Communication; Organizational Change; Communication Technology; Media Organizations

Recent Publications and Lectures:

Evans, S. K. (In press). Staying ahead of the digital tsunami: The contributions of an organizational communication approach to journalism in the information age. Journal of Communication.

Evans, S. K. (In press). Making sense of innovation: Process, product, and storytelling innovation in public service broadcasting organizations. Journalism Studies.

Evans, S. K. (2015). Defining distinctiveness: The connections between organizational identity, competition, and strategy in public radio organizations. International Journal of Business Communication, 52(1), 42-67.

Evans, S. K. (2011). Connecting adaptation and strategy: The role of evolutionary theory in scenario planning. Futures, 43, 460-468.

Ph.D. Dissertation: Staying Ahead of the Digital Tsunami: Strategy, Innovation, and Change in Public Media Organizations. Committee: Patricia Riley (Chair), Janet Fulk, and Nandini Rajagopalan.

Website / Twitter: sandrakevans.com / @SandiKEvans

Favorite thing about USC Annenberg: The creativity and dynamism of Annenberg's culture, and my supportive peers and mentors. Annenberg has a rich culture that encourages new ideas and opportunities for people interested in both research and practice. I also appreciate the supportive community of my amazing peers, mentors, and Ph.D. alumni who help to build and maintain a positive Annenberg community.