Barbara B. Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD) :: Georgia Southern University

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Barbara B. Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD)Assistant Professor of Public RelationsGeorgia Southern University

Life Member & Past President of the International Listening Association (listen.org)

E-mail: bnixon@georgiasouthern.edu

Twitter: barbaranixon

Skype: barbara.b.nixon

Blogs: publicrelationsmatters.com & learnercentered.wordpress.com