Jenna LafreniereJenna LaFreniere is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Texas Tech University. She received her M.S. in Communication Studies from Texas Christian University and her Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Denver. Her resarch examines the lasting impacts of family communication on young adult children, exploring such topics as emotion regulation, conflict, and divorce. Jenna has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, research, and commitment to student success. She and her husband John enjoy an adventurous life of traveling, visiting national parks, serving at church, and competing in trivia nights. Read More Read Less