Christine Skubisz

  • Assistant Professor Natural and Applied Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship University of Pennsylvania
  • Ph.D. University of Maryland
  • M.A. Michigan State University
  • B.A. Purdue University

Teaching Interests

Health Communication Campaigns (NAS 306), Nonverbal Behavior (PSY 330), Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology and Health (PSY 399), Directed Study in Psychology (PSY 401), Falcon Discovery Seminar (FDS 100), Applied Research Seminar (PHD 1755)

Research Interests

Communication, Persuasion and Social Influence, Health Communication, Risk Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Health, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Social Psychology

Bio

Dr. Christine Skubisz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences at Bentley University. She earned her B.A. from Purdue University, her M.A. from Michigan State University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. Her postdoctoral fellowship was completed at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Skubisz has held faculty appointments at the University of Delaware, the University of Illinois, the Tufts University School of Medicine, and Emerson College.

Her research examines how message design shapes cognitive and behavioral responses in health communication and patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR), interdisciplinary areas that integrate communication science, public health, and social psychology. She studies how communication can improve health and well-being or lead to unintended negative effects. 

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Awards and Honors

  • 2025 Faculty Affairs Committee Research Grant, Bentley University
  • 2026 Valente Center Researcher Support, Bentley University Valente Center for Arts & Sciences
  • 2026 Summer Research Grant, Bentley University
  • 2026 Summer Valente Center Researcher Support, Bentley University Valente Center for Arts & Sciences
  • 2025 Faculty Affairs Committee Research Grant, Bentley University
  • 2025 Center for Health and Business Seed Funding, Bentley University Center for Health and Business
  • 2025 Summer Research Grant, Bentley University
  • 2024 Challenge.gov Competition, National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health
  • 2024 Center for Health and Business Seed Funding, Bentley University Center for Health and Business
  • 2023 Valente Center Research Assistant Funding Award, Bentley University Valente Center for Arts & Sciences
  • 2024 Summer Research Grant, Bentley University
  • 2023 Center for Health and Business Seed Funding, Bentley University Center for Health and Business
  • 2023 Summer Research Grant, Bentley University
  • 2021 Eugene Washington Engagement Award, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
  • 2022 First Place Poster Award, University of Delaware, College of Health Sciences
  • 2021 Course Enrichment Award, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware
  • 2018 State of Delaware, Department of Health and Social Services Grant, Get Up and Do Something Campaign
  • 2015 Research Presentation Award, DC Health Communication Conference
  • 2013 Research Presentation Award, DC Health Communication Conference
  • 2010 Top Research Paper, Health Communication Division, National Communication Association
  • Doctoral Honors Seminar, National Communication Association
  • Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Honor Society
  • Outstanding Master's Thesis Award, Interpersonal Communication Division, National Communication Association
  • Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

    Journal Articles


  • Skubisz, C., Vizthum, D., Katcher, J. A., Pacanowski, C. R. (2026). Communicating about nutrition without causing disordered eating: The role of affect, worry, and heart rate variability. Journal of Communication in Healthcare, (19) 2 163-172. (Link)
  • Pacanowski, C. R., Vizthum, D., Cash, H., Katcher, J. A., Skubisz, C. (2025). A weight-centric health message elicits higher body shame in those at risk for eating disorders. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, (17) 4 (Link)
  • Skubisz, C., Seeney, A. N., Pacanowski, C. R. (2025). Testing theory-based expressive writing interventions to reduce disordered eating behaviors and cognitions. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, (19) 2 276-287. (Link)
  • Skubisz, C., DeRosa, S., Pacanowski, C. R. (2025). Engaging essential patient support personnel in research as patient partners: A survey study. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, (2025) 18 2529-2537. (Link)
  • Pacanowski, C. R., Vizthum, D., Katz, S. E., Skubisz, C. (2025). Weight bias among undergraduate women with health-related majors: A systematic review. Journal of Eating Disorders, (13) 108 1-14. (Link)
  • Pacanowski, C. R., Borton, D., Ryding, R., Skubisz, C. (2024). Prevalence and correlates of disordered eating at a large state university before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Eating Disorders, (12) 153 1-10. (Link)
  • Skubisz, C. (2023). Persuasive communication strategies in breast self-awareness messages: An international perspective. International Journal of Communication (Link)
  • Skubisz, C., Yates, J. M., Doyle, J. L., Pacanowski, C. R. (2023). Making life look perfect and glorifying the sorority chapter: A content analysis of body image, social media use, and disordered eating in college women. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine Advance online publication (Link)
  • Skubisz, C. (2019). College, mental health, and a violent student on campus: Employing frequency and probability formats to communicate violence risk. Journal of Risk Research, (22) 10 1224-1238. (Link)
  • Hinsberg, L., Marques, F., Leavitt, L., Skubisz, C., Sepucha, K., Wasfy, J. H. (2018). Comparing the effectiveness of two different decision aids for stable chest discomfort. Coronary Artery Disease, (29) 3 230-236. (Link)
  • Seitz, H. H., Schapira, M. M., Gibson, L. A., Skubisz, C., Forquer, H., Mello, S., Armstrong, K., Cappella, J. N. (2018). Explaining the effects of a decision intervention on mammography intentions: The roles of worry, fear, and perceived susceptibility to breast cancer. Psychology & Health, (33) 5 682-700. (Link)
  • Skubisz, C. (2017). Naturally good: Front-of-package claims as message cues. Appetite, (108) 506-511. (Link)
  • Skubisz, C., Miller, A., Hinsberg, L., Kaur, S., Miller, G. A. (2016). Tips from former smokers: A content analysis of persuasive message features. International Quarterly of Community Health Education, (37) 13-20. (Link)
  • Seitz, H. H., Gibson, L. A., Skubisz, C., Forquer, H., Mello, S., Schapira, M. M., Armstrong, K., Cappella, J. N. (2016). Effects of a risk-based online mammography intervention on accuracy of risk perceptions and mammography intentions. Patient Education and Counseling, (99) 10 1647-1657. (Link)
  • Turner, M. M., Skubisz, C., Pandya, S. P., Silverman, M., Austin, L. L. (2014). Predicting visual attention to nutrition information on food products: The influence of motivation and ability. Journal of Health Communication, (19) 9 (Link)
  • Hample, D., Richards, A. S., Skubisz, C. (2013). Blurting. Communication Monographs, (80) 4 503-532. (Link)
  • Smith, S. W., Hamel, L. M., Kotowski, M. R., Munday, S., LaPlante, C., Atkin, C. K., Stohl, C., Skubisz, C. (2010). Action tendency emotions associated with memorable breast cancer messages and their association with prevention and detection behaviors. Health Communication, (25) 8 737-746. (Link)
  • Skubisz, C. (2010). Perceptions of risk evidence: Are all statistics considered equal?. The Functions of Argument and Social Context 476-484.
  • Smith, S. W., Atkin, C. K., Skubisz, C., Nazione, S., Stohl, C. (2009). The impact of personal and/or close relationship experience on memorable messages about breast cancer and the perceived speech acts of the sender. Journal of Cancer Education, (24) 129-134. (Link)
  • Smith, S. W., Nazione, S., LaPlante, C., Kotowski, M. R., Atkin, C. K., Skubisz, C., Stohl, C. (2009). Topics and sources of memorable breast cancer messages and their impact on prevention and detection behaviors. Journal of Health Communication, (14) 293-307. (Link)
  • Skubisz, C., Reimer, T., Hoffrage, U. (2009). Communicating quantitative risk information. Annals of the International Communication Association, (33) 1 177-211. (Link)
  • Skubisz, C. (2008). A new framework for health literacy. Review of Communication, (8) 2 211-213. (Link)
  • Book Chapters


  • Skubisz, C., Pacanowski, C. R., Aimonetti, J. (2026). Building capacity for a partnership between health communication researchers and essential patient support personnel: Successes, challenges, and lessons learned. From Transactional to Transformational: Bridging Theory and Practice in Health Communication Partnerships. Peter Lang (Forthcoming)
  • Skubisz, C., Blancher, E. (2022). Eating Disorders. The International Encyclopedia of Health Communication. Wiley-Blackwell (Link)
  • Skubisz, C., Blancher, E. (2022). Eating Disorders: Media. The International Encyclopedia of Health Communication. Wiley-Blackwell (Link)
  • Skubisz, C. (2022). Cancer. Encyclopedia of Big Data. Springer (Link)
  • Skubisz, C., Pagenstecher, N. (2020). Health related entertainment education as persuasive narrative. Innovations and Implications of Persuasive Narrative. Peter Lang (Link)
  • Reimer, T., Jones, C., Skubisz, C. (2015). Numeric communication of risk. The Sage Handbook of Risk Communication. Sage (Link)
  • Skubisz, C. (2014). Risk Perception Attitude Framework. Encyclopedia of Health Communication. Sage (Link)
  • Skubisz, C. (2014). Decision making. Encyclopedia of Health Communication. Sage (Link)
  • Skubisz, C., Kern, A. (2014). National health and nutrition examination survey. Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity. Sage (Link)
  • Turner, M. M., Skubisz, C., Rimal, R. N. (2011). Theory and practice in risk communication: A review of the literature and visions for the future. The Routledge Handbook of Health Communication. Routledge (Link)
  • Conference Proceedings


  • Fankhauser, D. M., Corwin, J. B., Skubisz, C. (2016). “Designing educational materials to improve attitudes about in vitro fertilization”
  • Digital and Electronic Media, Social Media, Blogs, Podcasts


  • Skubisz, C., Pacanowski, C. R. 2023. "Reducing disordered eating behaviors and cognitions with expressive writing interventions"
  • Presentations


  • Skubisz, C., Barnes, H. (2026). “Memorable Messages about food and eating behavior” Presented at the Kentucky Conference on Health Communication Lexington, KY
  • Skubisz, C. (2026). “Clinical and academic collaboration in medical education, professional practice, and research ” Presented at the Academy of Communication in Healthcare International Conference on Communication in Healthcare Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Skubisz, C. (2025). “Communicating about nutrition without causing disordered eating: The role of affect, worry, and heart rate variability” Presented at the International Communication Association annual meeting Denver, CO
  • Skubisz, C. (2025). “Engaging essential patient support personnel in research as patient partners” Presented at the DC Health Communication Conference Fairfax, VA
  • Skubisz, C. (2025). “No facts, only interpretations: Does political ideology affect how logos is evaluated in messages about COVID-19?” Presented at the National Communication Association annual neeting Denver, CO
  • Skubisz, C. (2025). “Patient centered communication in healthcare” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Denver, CO
  • Skubisz, C. (2025). “Communicating about nutrition without causing disordered eating: The role of affect, worry, and heart rate variability” Presented at the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, Science Friday Seminar Series, Bentley University Waltham, MA
  • Skubisz, C. (2024). “Higher body shame after viewing traditional nutrition messages about weight control compared to intuitive eating messages in those at high risk for eating disorders” Presented at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences Research Day Newark, DE
  • Skubisz, C., Pacanowski, C. R. (2023). “Building capacity to understand COVID-19 vaccination decisions in essential patient support personnel” Presented at the International Society for Justice Research annual meeting Munich, Germany
  • Pacanowski, C. R., Skubisz, C., Borton, D., Ryding, R. (2023). “College Risk Behavior Survey at the University of Delaware 2019-2021” Presented at the International Conference for Eating Disorders Washington, DC
  • Skubisz, C., Vizthum, D., Katcher, J. A., Pacanowski, C. R. (2023). “Traditional nutrition education for weight management versus intuitive eating message videos: A randomized controlled trial examining affect, body shame, and heart rate variability” Presented at the International Conference for Eating Disorders Washington, DC
  • Pacanowski, C. R., Vizthum, D., Katcher, J. A., Skubisz, C. (2023). “Traditional nutrition education for weight management increases risk factors for disordered eating compared to intuitive eating messages: A randomized controlled trial in emerging adult women” Presented at the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity annual meeting Uppsala, Sweden
  • Skubisz, C. (2023). “Attention to and perceived accuracy of health information in fictional television programming” Presented at the International Communication Association annual meeting Toronto, Canada
  • Skubisz, C., Wharton-Michael, P., Wieczorek, S. M., Savelli, M. (2023). “Innovations in communication research, programming, and training in response to the COVID-19 crisis: A patient-centered approach” Presented at the Eastern Communication Association annual meeting Baltimore, MD
  • Skubisz, C. (2023). “Traditional nutrition education for weight management increases risk factors for disordered eating compared to intuitive eating messages: A randomized controlled trial in emerging adult women” Presented at the Bentley University Research Showcase Waltham, MA
  • Skubisz, C. (2023). “Barriers to COVID-19 vaccination in essential patient support personnel” Presented at the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, Science Friday Seminar Series, Bentley University Waltham, MA
  • Kalwachwala, N., Turner, A., Nicols, A., Skubisz, C. (2022). “The influence of race and ethnicity on patient trust in health information from various sources” Presented at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences Research Day Newark, DE
  • Pacanowski, C. R., Skubisz, C. (2021). “Prevalence and correlates of disordered eating at UD” Presented at the International Conference for Eating Disorders Virtual conference due to COVID-19
  • Skubisz, C. (2021). “Emotional response to a cognitive dissonance-based behavioral health intervention” Presented at the DC Health Communication Conference Virtual conference due to COVID-19
  • Skubisz, C. (2020). “Shining a light on maladaptive consumption: The journey so far and the roads less traveled” Presented at the Association for Consumer Research annual meeting Virtual conference due to COVID-19 (original location Paris, France)
  • Skubisz, C., Seeney, A., Pacanowski, C. R. (2020). “Testing theory-based communication interventions to reduce disordered eating behaviors and cognitions” Presented at the International Communication Association annual meeting Virtual conference due to COVID-19 (original location Gold Coast, Australia)
  • Doyle, J. L., Pagenstecter, N., Taneyhill, K., Skubisz, C. (2019). “How women’s healthcare experiences and information sources influence HPV awareness” Presented at the University of Delaware Data Science Symposium Newark, DE
  • Skubisz, C. (2019). “Health related entertainment education as persuasive narrative” Presented at the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare San Diego, CA
  • Skubisz, C. (2019). “Caregiver status on mental health” Presented at the Society for Behavioral Medicine annual meeting Washington, DC
  • Skubisz, C., Allen, N. L. (2017). “Stick and poke tattoos: Understanding the behavior and reducing the risks” Presented at the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare annual meeting Baltimore, MD
  • Seitz, H. H., Gibson, L., Skubisz, C., Mello, S., Schapira, M. M., Armstrong, K., Cappella, J. N. (2017). “Immediate and long-term effects of a risk-based online mammography decision intervention on predictors of mammography behavior” Presented at the DC Health Communication Conference Fairfax, VA
  • McGowan, K., Skubisz, C. (2017). “Sticking to a special diet without getting stuck: Enhancing adherence to medical recommendations among individuals with inborn errors of metabolism” Presented at the DC Health Communication Conference Fairfax, VA
  • Skubisz, C. (2017). “Health communication and risk perception” Presented at the Psychology and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Immersion Weekend, University of Delaware Newark, DE
  • Fankhauser, D., Corwin, J. B., Skubisz, C. (2016). “Designing educational materials to improve attitudes about In-Vitro Fertilization” Presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting Salt Lake City, UT
  • Skubisz, C., Holli, J., Kearney, J. (2016). “A content analysis of international breast self-exam messages” Presented at the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare annual meeting Heidelberg, Germany
  • Skubisz, C. (2016). “College, mental health, and a violent student on campus: Employing frequency and probability formats to communicate violence risk” Presented at the International Communication Association annual meeting Fukuoka, Japan
  • Skubisz, C., Holli, J., Kearney, J. (2016). “Breast self-exams for the detection of cancer: A content analysis of campaign messages from 30 countries” Presented at the Kentucky Conference on Health Communication Lexington, KY
  • Skubisz, C. (2015). “318 million lives saved or a .99 probability of effectiveness: A meta-analytic review of randomized trials comparing frequency and probability risk information ” Presented at the Communication Studies Colloquium Series, Emerson College Boston, MA
  • Skubisz, C. (2015). “Communicating quantitative risk information” Presented at the Communication Studies Colloquium Series, Emerson College Boston, MA
  • Skubisz, C., Kaur, S., Hinsberg, L., Miller, A., Miller, G. A. (2015). “Tips from former smokers: A content analysis of persuasive message features” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Las Vegas, NV
  • Skubisz, C., Kaur, S., Hinsberg, L., Miller, A., Miller, G. A. (2015). “Don't tell people smoking is bad, show them” Presented at the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare annual meeting New Orleans, LA
  • Skubisz, C., Kaur, S., Hinsberg, L., Miller, A., Miller, G. A. (2015). “Tips from former smokers: A content analysis of persuasive message features” Presented at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media Atlanta, GA
  • Skubisz, C., Burton, C., DeMattia, K., McGowan, K., Frey, L. (2015). “Take control and get screened: A content analysis of the national colorectal cancer action  campaign ” Presented at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Presented at the National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media Atlanta, GA
  • Seitz, H. H., Skubisz, C., Gibson, L., Forquer, H., Mello, S., Schapira, M. M., Armstrong, K., Cappella, J. N. (2015). “Effects of a personalized online mammography decision aid on accuracy of risk perceptions and mammography intentions” Presented at the International Communication Association annual meeting San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Skubisz, C., Burton, C., DeMattia, K., McGowan, K., Frei, L. (2015). “Persuasive messages to increase cancer screening: A content analysis of the CDC’s Screen for Life campaign” Presented at the DC Health Communication Conference Fairfax, VA
  • Skubisz, C., Cusick, M., Kaur, S., Kern, A. (2014). “Naturally good: Do front-of-package claims affect calorie judgments?” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Chicago, IL
  • Reimer, T., Jones, C., Skubisz, C. (2014). “Numerical presentation of risk: Challenges and recommendations for practitioners” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Chicago, IL
  • Seitz, H. H., Gibson, L., Cappella, J. N., Schapira, M. M., Skubisz, C., Forquer, H., Armstrong, K., Mello, S. (2014). “Using a personalized online mammography decision aid to change normative beliefs about mammography” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Chicago, IL
  • Seitz, H. H., Gibson, L. A., Cappella, J. N., Schapira, M. M., Skubisz, C., Forquer, H., Armstrong, K., Mello, S. (2014). “Tailoring, exemplars, and amount of information in an online mammography decision aid: Effects on decision process outcomes” Presented at the Society for Medical Decision Making annual meeting Miami, FL
  • Skubisz, C., Cusick, M., Kaur, S. (2014). “What’s in a name?  Is a “natural” front- of-package claim a heuristic for healthfulness?” Presented at the Kentucky Conference on Health Communication Lexington, KY
  • Naugle, D., Tan, A. S., Gibson, L. A., Skubisz, C., Hornik, R., Armstrong, K. (2013). “Correlates of cancer patients' evaluations of their treating doctors: The role of patient-clinician information engagement and perceived ability to obtain information” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Washington, DC
  • Skubisz, C., Turner, M. M. (2013). “Defending America’s food supply: An evaluation of the FDA’s ALERT program” Presented at the International Communication Association annual meeting London, England
  • Skubisz, C., Cappella, J. N. (2013). “Graphic warning labels on tobacco products: Public opinion about health policy initiatives ” Presented at the DC Health Communication Conference Fairfax, VA
  • Skubisz, C., Cappella, J. N. (2012). “Graphic warning labels on tobacco products: Factual claims or anti-smoking advocacy?” Presented at the Centers of Excellence in Cancer Communication Research Grantee Meeting, University of Wisconsin Madison, WI
  • Skubisz, C. (2012). “Developing a web-based tool for personalized decision-making about mammography ” Presented at the Penn Center for Innovation in Personalized Breast Cancer Screening, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
  • Skubisz, C. (2012). “Expelled for committing a violent act: Framing the risk of a violent student on campus” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Orlando, FL
  • Hample, D., Richards, A. S., Skubisz, C. (2012). “Blurting” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Orlando, FL
  • Skubisz, C. (2012). “Toward a theory of health risk information processing: The mediating  effects of reaction time, clarity, affect, and vividness ” Presented at the Kentucky Conference on Health Communication Lexington, KY
  • Skubisz, C. (2011). “Toward a theory of risk information processing: The mediating effects of reaction time, clarity, affect, and vividness” Presented at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
  • Turner, M. M., Underhill, J. C., Skubisz, C. (2010). “The role of efficacy in emotional appeals: Moderator, mediator, or main effect?” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting San Francisco, CA
  • Skubisz, C. (2009). “The influence of numerical presentation on the processing of risk evidence” Presented at the Society for Risk Analysis annual meeting Baltimore, MD
  • Turner, M. M., Skubisz, C., Yao, S., Wang, Q., Xie, X. (2009). “The intensity of anger: What differentiates anger from fury?” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Chicago, IL
  • Skubisz, C., Jordan, J., Davis, R. (2009). “Vaccination behavior: The power of interpersonal influence” Presented at the School of Public Health Research Interaction Day, University of Maryland College Park, MD
  • Skubisz, C., Jordan, J., Davis, R. (2009). “HPV vaccination behavior: The power of interpersonal influence” Presented at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media Atlanta, GA
  • Skubisz, C. (2009). “Perceptions of risk evidence: Are all statistics considered equal?” Presented at the National Communication Association Summer Conference on Argumentation Alta, UT
  • Turner, M. M., Austin, L. L., Lubran, M., Patel, S. R., Skubisz, C. (2009). “Consumer use of nutrition symbols” Presented at the American Marketing Association annual meeting Washington, DC
  • Turner, M. M., Austin, L. L., Lubran, M., Patel, S. R., Skubisz, C. (2009). “Visual attention to nutrition information on food products: The influence of motivation and ability ” Presented at the International Communication Association annual meeting Chicago, IL
  • Smith, S. W., Hamel, L. M., Kotowski, M., Nazione, S., Atkin, C. K., Stohl, C., Skubisz, C., LaPlante, C. (2009). “Action tendency emotions evoked by memorable breast cancer messages and their association with prevention and detection behaviors ” Presented at the International Communication Association annual meeting Chicago, IL
  • Turner, M. M., Austin, L. L., Lubran, M., Patel, S. R., Skubisz, C. (2008). “The effect of ‘At-a-glance’ nutrition symbols and nutrition information on cognitive processing and purchase intent: An eye-tracking approach” Presented at the National Communication Association Summer Conference: Methods and Measures for Communication and Cognition Research College Park, MD
  • Smith, S. W., Atkin, C. K., Munday, S., LaPlante, C., Kotowski, M., Skubisz, C., Stohl, C. (2008). “Types and sources of memorable breast cancer messages: Their impact on prevention and detection behaviors” Presented at the International Communication Association annual meeting Montreal, Canada
  • Smith, S. W., Atkin, C. K., Munday, S., LaPlante, C., Kotowski, M., Skubisz, C., Stohl, C. (2008). “Action tendency emotions associated with memorable breast cancer messages and prevention and detection behaviors” Presented at the Kentucky Conference on Health Communication Lexington, KY
  • Skubisz, C. (2007). “The influence of achievement-related memorable messages from parents on behavioral intention to achieve” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Chicago, IL
  • Atkin, C. K., Smith, S. W., Munday, S., Skubisz, C., Stohl, C. (2007). “Perceived speech acts of memorable messages about breast cancer as a result of personal or close relationship experience with breast cancer” Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting Chicago, IL
  • Service

    Service: Department


  • Committee Member for NAS Mission Statement Task Force 2025 - 2025
  • Committee Member for NAS Health Industries Minor Restructuring Task Force 2025 - 2025
  • Chairperson for Tenure Track Psychology Faculty Search Committee 2023 - 2024
  • Committee Member for Tenure Track Psychology Faculty Search Committee 2022 - 2023
  • Committee Member for Psychology Major/Minor Committee 2022 - Present
  • Service: Public


  • Internship Supervisor for Arlington MA Public Schools, High School Internship Program 2026 - Present
  • Service: Professional


  • Conference Session Chair for National Communication Association annual meeting 2025 - 2025
  • Committee Member for International Communication Association, Fellows Committee 2025 - Present
  • Scientist Merit Reviewer (grant proposals) for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) 2025 - Present
  • Mentor, Health Communication Division Mentorship Program for National Communication Association 2020 - Present
  • Legislative Assembly Representative for National Communication Association 2020 - 2021
  • Working Group Member for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Communicating about COVID-19 Vaccination 2020 - 2021
  • Committee Member for Society for Health Communication, Health Campaigns Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Committee Member for Society for Health Communication, Research and Evaluation Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Service: Ph.D. Advising


  • Supervisor 2024/01 - Present
  • Service: University


  • Faculty Lead for Inside the Classroom, Gender Mix Action Implementation Group 2025 - Present
  • Participant for Faculty Learning Community (Pedagogy Unleashed) 2026 - Present
  • Facilitator for Faculty Learning Community (Women + & The Classroom) 2026 - Present
  • Faculty Advisor for Bentley Wings of Service (Registered Student Organization) 2024 - Present
  • Faculty Advisor for Bentley Health Industries and Psychology Organization (Registered Student Organization) 2024 - Present
  • Elected Committee Member for Bentley University Nominations Committee 2024 - Present
  • Department Representative for Bentley Undergraduate Admissions, Admitted Student Day 2024 - 2024
  • Presenter for Bentley Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Academic Spotlight Webinar 2023 - 2023
  • Faculty Sponsor for Bentley Service-Learning 2022 - Present
  • Director for Undergraduate Program in Health Behavior Science, University of Delaware 2020 - 2022
  • Director for Health and Wellness Minor, University of Delaware 2017 - 2020
  • Director for Graduate Program in Health Communication, Emerson College 2015 - 2016
  • Voting Member for Institutional Review Board (IRB), Emerson College 2015 - 2017