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Dr. Joel Iverson (PhD, Arizona State University), is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Montana. His research focuses on the communicative processes of organizing at group, organizational, and community levels, with an emphasis in risk and crisis communication. His theoretical developments include the Four Flows Model of Communication and Communities of Practice Theory. Recently, he has applied these approaches to a range of contexts, including wildland fire policy, wildland firefighting, agricultural biosecurity, earthquake forecasting, health support groups, volunteer management, and nonprofit organizations.
Teaching Experience
COMX 220 Introduction to Organizational Communication
COMX 291 Arguing and Debating with Civility
COMX 491 Leadership and Communication
COMX 421 Communication in Nonprofit Organizations
COMX 424 Risk and Crisis Communication
COMX 425 Communication in Health Organizations
COMX 591 Communicating Community
COMX 561 Qualitative Research Methods
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Arizona State University
Bachelor, Concordia College
Master, North Dakota State University
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Rethinking Community and Organizational Renewal on College Campuses: Counter-Narratives of Healing and Post-Traumatic Growth at the University of Montana
Singh, S. & Iverson, J. O., Jan 31 2026, In: Southern Communication Journal. 91, 1, p. 4-16 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Communicative (re)constitution of organizations as a post-crisis Discourse of Renewal: a case study in recurring crises
Soares, R., Sellnow, T. & Iverson, J., Nov 18 2025, In: Corporate Communications. 30, 6, p. 1153-1170 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tackling Wicked Problems in Risk and Crisis Communication Through Design Thinking: Insights From the ICRCC Conferences 2024 and 2025
Björck, A., Vogel, B., Iverson, J. O., Venette, S. J., Daba-Buzoianu, C., Pugnetti, C. & Champagne-Poirier, O., Jul 1 2025, In: International Crisis and Risk Communication Association Reports. 13, 1, p. 59-62Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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The Communicative Constitution of Organizations: The Four Flows Model
McPhee, R., Myers, K. K. & Iverson, J., Feb 2025, wiley. 224 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Risk and crisis communication in wildland fire fighting: Developing a social science research group for wildland fire
PhD, D. F., Fox, R. L., Jahn, J., Iverson, J. O. & Venette, S. J., 2024, In: International Crisis and Risk Communication Association Reports. 6, p. 66-69 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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