Amanda Leigh Brozana is the Communications Director for the National Grange. She is from Orwigsburg, Pa., and now lives in Washington, D.C.
Earning her B.A. in Communication Studies from Wilkes University in 2004, her M.A. in Journalism from the University of Mississippi in 2005 and completing her doctoral work in communication at the University of Alabama in 2008, Amanda reclaims her title as a former journalist, focusing on a variety of issues, including the difference between men and women, that she taught classes on as a college professor.
An informed and often humorous take on the world of advertising, public relations and social media. 100% Pure. Not from concentrate.
Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
Pizza chain emerges from Post-Katrina New Orleans to change the way we look at pizza, fast-casual.
The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Published 6:31 p.m. September 9, 2011
Our collective memory has all-but-erased female heroism from the story of 9/11.
Published 3:02 p.m. September 8, 2011
The deification and later condemnation of the victim in the Strauss-Kahn rape case raised questions about sexual assaults and who are worthy victims.
Published 3:19 p.m. August 27, 2011
South Korean officials recently moved to reinstitute female-only subway cars in Seoul, citing a desire to stem sexual assaults and harassment on its mass transit lines.
Published 4:03 p.m. August 21, 2011
Talk show host Mike Gallagher recently called maternity leave "a racket." His remarks reflect our nation's insensitivity to the realities of birth and care of a child.
Published 6:45 p.m. August 14, 2011
After months of working an office of all women, the author looks forward to the addition of a man. Will he lead to greater productivity or a headache?
Published 5:41 p.m. August 11, 2011
Beauty may only be skin deep, but the drive to meet unrealistic beauty standards can end up hurting on a much deeper level.