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Empathy: Powerfully Connecting with Others

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June 18, 2025•0 min read
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Jocelyn grew up locally in the Windsor-Essex area. After completing a double major in music and communications in 2023 she is now an MA candidate at the University of Windsor in the Communication and Social Justice program. Her research critically analyzes public figures and views communication as a means to negotiate power. This work tends to be highly interdisciplinary, with its core residing in political economy. Ultimately, she hopes to learn as much as possible so that she may better advocate for the needs of her community. She currently works at the University of Windsor as a research assistant and a graduate assistant. She has also worked numerous positions to help local businesses develop their brands and to reach their ideal audiences. Outside of academia and work Jocelyn enjoys spending time at nature conservations, painting, and gaming.

Jocelyn Martin

Jocelyn grew up locally in the Windsor-Essex area. After completing a double major in music and communications in 2023 she is now an MA candidate at the University of Windsor in the Communication and Social Justice program. Her research critically analyzes public figures and views communication as a means to negotiate power. This work tends to be highly interdisciplinary, with its core residing in political economy. Ultimately, she hopes to learn as much as possible so that she may better advocate for the needs of her community. She currently works at the University of Windsor as a research assistant and a graduate assistant. She has also worked numerous positions to help local businesses develop their brands and to reach their ideal audiences. Outside of academia and work Jocelyn enjoys spending time at nature conservations, painting, and gaming.

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