Jessica McLeod-Waddell

Jessica McLeod-Waddell is a Ph.D. student in English with a focus on composition and rhetoric. She holds a Master of Professional Writing degree from Kennesaw State University and a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration degree from Georgia Southern University. Her research interests include writing pedagogy, professional communication, and the intersections of career development and rhetorical practice. In addition to her academic work, Jessica serves as an Assistant Director and Career Coach at the University of Georgia, where she supports students in developing their professional identities through writing and communication.