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EDUCATION

Editor's Association of Canada

Ph.D. studies, Intercultural Communication, Howard University

M.A., International Communication, American University

Copyediting workshop, American Copy Editors Society

B.A., Political Science, Rutgers University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Silk Road Editing, Herndon, VA

Freelance Copy editor & Proofreader

January 2007–Present

University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD

Adjunct Instructor, Business Writing (WRTG394) and Intercultural Communication (SPCH482)

December 2003–November 2013

AFCOM International, Fairfax, VA

Interim Managing Editor

May 1998–November 1998

SBS & Associates, Virginia Beach, VA

Communication Specialist

January 1999–January 2009

PRESENTATIONS

Banks, K. L. (2007, November). Christian-Muslim scholarly dialogue in intercultural contexts. Poster session presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.

PUBLICATIONS

Banks, K. L. (1999) Privatization in Nigeria (Unpublished master’s thesis). American University, Washington, DC.

Banks, K. L. (1998, June). Privatization of telecommunications in Nigeria. Africa Communications, 9(4), 19-21.

Banks, K. L. (1998, June). Dr. Chasia seeks to lead the ITU into the 21st century. Africa Communications, (4)9, 8-10.

Banks, K. L. (1998, June). The UNDP’s internet initiative for Africa. Africa Communications, 9(4), 12.

Banks, K. L. (1998, June). Africa Telecom 98 in South Africa. Africa Communications, 9(4), 15-17.