Celebrity Health Narratives and the Public Health

About Christina S. BeckKelly E. TenzekNathaniel SimmonsStellina M. Aubuchon ChapmanStellina M.A. ChapmanStephanie M. Ruhl

Christina S. Beck is a professor and associate director of graduate studies in the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University. She has authored or edited 11 books in addition to multiple book chapters and journal articles and her current research interests are at the intersections of health communication fandom and media studies. She lives in Athens Ohio. Stellina M.A. Chapman works online with a diverse population of students as an adjunct professor for Ohio University and SUNY New Paltz. She has a strong background in health education and behavior modification. She lives in St. Louis Missouri. Nathaniel Simmons is a communication faculty member within the General Education Department at Western Governors University. His research primarily explores public-private negotiations within health and intercultural contexts. He lives in Columbus Ohio. Kelly E. Tenzek is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Communication at SUNY Buffalo where she researches and teaches content related to difficult conversations. She lives in Williamsville New York. Stephanie M. Ruhl is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Clemson University. Her research interest is in the communicative experiences of health and healing. She lives in Clemson South Carolina.