Kathryn Hobson

Kathryn Hobson is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication Studies at James Madison University. She holds a B.A. from Luther College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Denver. Her teaching focuses on the cultural communication track, emphasizing critical intercultural communication, queer and feminist performance, and arts-based qualitative research methods. Her scholarly work has been published in journals such as Qualitative Inquiry, Liminalities, and Kaleidoscope, with a particular emphasis on queer identity, femininity, and social change. She has also contributed to multiple book chapters exploring these themes.

Dr. Hobson’s research bridges theoretical frameworks with creative, performance-based methodologies, reflecting her commitment to innovative qualitative practices. While no specific grants or awards are listed in the provided text, her contributions to intercultural and queer communication studies demonstrate significant academic engagement. No lab affiliations or team collaborations are explicitly mentioned.