Jennifer K. Ptacek

Dr. Jennifer Ptacek (Ph.D., Purdue University) is an Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Dayton in Ohio, USA. Her research examines intersections of organizational communication and health, including well-being, specifically in contexts of peacebuilding, healthcare organizations, and leadership. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including organizational communication, health disparities, and communication for health professionals. Her published work has appeared in outlets including Health Communication, International Journal of Business Communication, and Journal of Applied Communication Research. Her recent book is titled Leader-Member Exchange and Organizational Communication: Facilitating a Healthy Work Environment (2021, Palgrave Macmillan).