Justin Reedy

Justin Reedy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma's Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, with a concurrent role as Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research & Analysis (formerly Center for Risk & Crisis Management). His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Communication, University of Washington (2013)
• M.A. in Communication, University of Washington (2008)
• B.S. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2000)

Dr. Reedy's research examines how individuals and groups navigate contentious issues across face-to-face and digital contexts, with emphasis on:

• Political deliberation in environmental and social policy contexts
• Risk communication frameworks for underserved populations
• Community-engaged approaches to health equity in Indigenous communities
• Media's role in social marginalization of immigrants and minorities

His mixed-methods approach integrates political communication theory with applied crisis management.

Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate strong focus on:

• Deliberative democracy in climate and nuclear policy contexts
• Emergency communication systems for Spanish-speaking communities
• Structural vulnerabilities in disaster response infrastructure
• Cross-cultural adaptation of risk messaging frameworks

This work reflects consistent engagement with marginalized populations and policy-relevant communication challenges.

No awards, student advising relationships, or laboratory affiliations are documented in available materials.