Kali Simmons

Kali Simmons is an Assistant Professor of English and Social and Critical Inquiry at the University of Connecticut (Storrs campus). Her research focuses on the representation of Indigenous Peoples in contemporary American horror cinema, with expertise in Indigenous literature, film studies, and critical theory. She is an enrolled citizen of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, bringing intersectional perspectives to her work on Indigenous feminisms and cultural representation.

Dr. Simmons teaches courses at the intersection of literature, film, and critical social inquiry. Her office is located in Austin 230, and she holds regular office hours during the Spring 2025 semester.

While her publications are not detailed in the provided text, her research interests suggest contributions to fields like decolonial cinema studies and Indigenous media representation.