Kristen Warner

Kristen Warner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Performing and Media Arts at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on racial representation in media industries, examining casting practices and employment implications for creative professionals both in front of and behind the camera.

• Ph.D. in Radio-TV-Film from University of Texas at Austin (2010)
• M.A. in Media Arts from University of Arizona (2005)
• B.A. in Print Journalism from Louisiana State University (2000)

Prior to joining Cornell in 2023, she served as faculty at the University of Alabama. Her expertise has been sought by media companies for strategic consultation, and she frequently contributes to public discourse through appearances in major media outlets including The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, NBC Nightly News, and NPR.

• 2023 Society for Cinema and Media Studies Distinguished Service Award