Stephanie Mantilla

Dr. Stephanie Mantilla is a Research Fellow at the Sydney School of Health, University of Sydney. She specializes in disability representation and inclusion, particularly in digital spaces and public health campaigns, with a focus on invisible disabilities. Her work bridges media studies, health communication, and disability policy.

Education:

• BA in Media and Communications (First Class Honours), University of Sydney
• PhD, University of Sydney

Her research examines how social media and television campaigns can better represent people with disabilities, informed by critical disability studies and communication theory. Recent work highlights the intersection of media visibility and health equity.

Scientific Awards:

• ANZCA Christopher Newell Award (2021)
• University of Sydney Academic Merit Prize (2015, 2017, 2018)

Mantilla has contributed to media discussions on invisible disabilities in outlets like ABC News and Refinery29. Her publications analyze Australian television and digital health campaigns, emphasizing inclusive storytelling.