Devon Fitzgerald

Devon Fitzgerald is an Associate Professor of English and Director of the Winthrop Writing Center. Her research explores digital rhetorics, identity in online spaces, and intellectual property in DIY communities. With a Ph.D. from Illinois State University, she teaches composition, professional writing, and digital media studies.

Fitzgerald’s publications address ethical research practices in digital environments, feminist podcast methodologies, and the intersection of maker cultures with copyright law. Her recent work critiques the appropriation of creative labor on social platforms.

• Authored 10+ peer-reviewed articles on digital ethics and community engagement.