Jeff Maloney received a bachelor’s degree in communications from BYU-Idaho in 2011, an MA in applied linguistics from Ohio University in 2014, and a PhD in second language studies from Michigan State University in 2018. He has also spent time as a teacher in Russia, a language student in Japan, and as a missionary in Brazil.
He has worked with students and scholars from around the world in program administration, teaching, and mentorship. His current research focuses in the areas of technology and language teaching, world Englishes, and linguistically responsive instruction.
Jeff was born and raised in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. During free time he enjoys traveling and playing board games. Together with his wife, Mallory, they are the parents of three daughters.