Robyn B. Adams

Robyn B. Adams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising & Brand Strategy at Texas Tech University's College of Media & Communication. Their research focuses on Black feminist health communication, particularly exploring reproductive justice for Black LGBTQ+ communities through narrative-based methodologies. Robyn holds a B.A. and M.A. from Texas Tech University and is completing a Ph.D. in Information and Media from Michigan State University.

Key research areas include:

• Reproductive health disparities among marginalized populations
• Storytelling as an empowerment tool in healthcare
• Health communication in digital spaces
• Intersectional approaches to public health advocacy

Current projects center on a groundbreaking dataset of Black queer birthing experiences, combining ethnographic storytelling with health justice frameworks. Their work frequently intersects with community activism, including volunteer efforts at Dallas-based reproductive justice organizations.

Publications span topics from vaccine hesitancy to telemedicine barriers, consistently emphasizing equity-centered communication strategies. Methodological interests include qualitative content analysis and participatory action research.