Dr. Heidi Reeder joined Boise State University in 2000, and is currently a Professor and the Director of Leadership & Human Relations with the College of Innovation and Design. She holds three degrees in Communication, a Ph.D. from Arizona State University, an M.A. from Stanford University, and a B.S. from the University of Oregon. Her research on male-female communication, love, and friendship has been published in top communication journals, and has led to appearances in both local and national media, such as “Today’s 6” on KIVI (ABC affiliate) and “The Today Show” on NBC, and she is an expert blogger for PsychologyToday.com. In addition to her teaching and research, Dr. Reeder regularly provides communication training and speeches to business and community organizations. In 2007 she was named the Carnegie Foundation’s Idaho Professor of the Year, and she also received the Boise State University Foundation Scholar Award in Teaching for 2011/2012. The Foundation Scholar Awards are designed to honor Boise State faculty members who have demonstrated ongoing commitment, expertise and accomplishments in teaching, research/creative activities, or professionally related service.