About Karlyn

Several years ago, I was very lucky to meet a lady named Pamela Skyrme. She showed me a different way to exist in the work place than one I had been introduced to before. Through many conversations with her, I became fascinated with the psychology behind the workplace, why people do what they do, and how to create a less stressful environment. That’s why I decided to return to school and pursue my Ph.D. in Psychology, focusing on Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

My current interests surround how individuals use social media in their professional lives, not as part of their job responsibilities, but in regards to networking and building a personal brand. As an offshoot, I’m interested in how employers can promote this activity in a productive way rather than discourage it out of fear and ignorance.

In my day job, I’m the Director of Social Media at Southern New Hampshire University, and an adjunct instructor in the university’s online programs. I’m also a staff writer on .eduGuru, a blog focused on internet marketing and web development in higher education, and an invited speaker on social media and marketing strategy at conferences around the country. You can follow me on Twitter at @KarlynM.

Compulsory disclaimer: The views expressed in my posts are mine and mine alone, and do not represent those of any company I happen to earn a paycheck from. Yes, it’s true – this girl has a mind of her own.