Dr. Patty Malone is committed to helping organizations achieve powerful results through clear communication. Patty is currently an Assistant Professor at California State University Fullerton teaching courses in all areas of organizational communication. She is also a certified trainer for an international training firm and has led communication trainings for various businesses and companies. Patty has worked with business schools to coach their MBA students in sharpening their presentation skills and has facilitated numerous workshops and training sessions. Her love of communication began with her first career as a TV News Anchor where she learned the importance of communicating clearly and powerfully.

Her primary area of research focuses on dysfunctional communication in organizations: miscommunications, communication breakdowns and failures. Most organizational problems can be traced directly to breakdowns in communication. She knows how to help people overcome, and even prevent the pitfalls from dysfunctional communication and create productive working relationships.

Patty has three degrees in communication:

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas at Austin
• Master of Science in Speech Communication from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg
• Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from California State University Sacramento

Previously, she worked as a Television News Anchor in California and Nevada, in Public Affairs for General Dynamics, and as a Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics. She has won numerous awards for her news, sales, corporate achievements, and academia.