Olivia Truban

Olivia Truban (M.A.) is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Maryland in the public relations and strategic communication track. She received her B.A. in Communication Studies from James Madison University and her M.A. in Communication with concentrations in health communication and public relations from Johns Hopkins University. Her current research explores internal communication, crisis communication, and ethics in public relations. She teaches communication courses at the University of Maryland, Northern Virginia Community College, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Publications

Exploring Communication Practices of Influencers on Commerce-Focused Social Media: Whatnot
Exploring Communication Practices of Influencers on Commerce-Focused Social Media: Whatnot
Victoria McDermott, Amy May, Olivia Truban. © 2024. 23 pages.
Social commerce sites continue to rise in popularity due in large part to their ability to integrate content creation and selling. Platforms like Whatnot provide new avenues for...