Director of Public Speaking and Distinguished Lecturer 

mfields1@utk.edu

Fields has been with the School of Communication Studies since 2008, where she began lecturing in public speaking. She eventually migrated to teaching the Introduction to Communication Studies course and supervising the thirty+ lecturers who are teaching public speaking. Additionally, she coordinates both of the Public Speaking Centers. 

Fields enjoys challenging and supporting students during their college journey. Outside of the classroom she serves as a sorority house director, teaches yoga, and enjoys traveling, hiking and reading. 

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Master of Arts in College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University