Hello! I'm Katie
My name is Katherine (Katie) Anthony and I am a fifth-year doctoral candidate in Gerontology at Iowa State University. This website was created primarily for my preliminary examinations for my Ph.D. and encompasses work completed during my time as a student. I am anticipating graduating with my degree in December 2022.
I have a minor in Educational Technology and a certificate in Instructional Design. I hold an M.S. in Journalism and Mass Communication. Here you will find examples of my work, my CV, and my future plans. This website was created as part of the requirements for my preliminary exams. I invite you all to contact me with any questions or collaboration requests.
EXPERIENCE
2021-Present
Communications Specialist
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching(CELT)
Responsibilities: Website design and management with instructor support focus; social media promotion; copyediting and copywriting for all internal CELT teams (primary emphasis with the Instructional Design team); programming and scheduling for Instructional Design team; marketing and designing of a bi-weekly Teaching Tip focused on pedagogy for instructors at Iowa State University
2016-2021
Communications Graduate Assistant
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, School of Education
Responsibilities: Web development and management; social media management (planning, scheduling, executing for 22 programs); produce marketing materials (print and digital) for all programs and divisions; liaise with faculty and staff stakeholders (school and college-wide); composed alumni, faculty, and student profiles for use online; assisted with revisions of SOE Graduate Program Handbook
2015-2017
Newsletter Editor
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI), CENTRAL IOWA
Responsibilities: Gather, manage, and format stories received from NAMI Central Iowa Executive Director; build weekly newsletter to be disseminated both print and electronically; stay relevant in mental health news to report and pitch story ideas to NAMI Central Iowa Executive Director; interact with NAMI Central Iowa Board members regarding content, design, and budgeting; coordinate with NAMI Iowa for large event promotion and consultation
EDUCATION
2017-Present
Doctoral Degree
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
I am in my fifth year as a doctoral candidate in Gerontology, with a home department in the School of Education. I have completed a certificate in Instructional Design and have a minor in Educational Technology. My research focuses on motivation in older adults. Specifically, how to motivate older adults to use technology to mitigate loneliness.
2015-2017
Master's Degree
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
I have an M.S. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Greenlee School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Iowa State University.
2008-2012
Bachelor's Degree
SIMPSON COLLEGE
My bachelor's degree is from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. My major was multimedia journalism with a minor in English. I graduated cum laude and as the student of distinction in the journalism department.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office- Advanced
Communication (oral and written), editing, copywriting, writing for the web - Advanced
Andragogy - Advanced
Data Analysis - Proficient
Website coding (HTML, CSS, JS), design, and accessibility (WCAG A/AA/AAA) - Proficient
Instructional Design - Proficient