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Amy Kristin Sanders is the John and Ann Curley Professor of First Amendment Studies at the Bellisario College of Communications, Pennsylvania State University. She holds a JD and MA from the University of Iowa, and a PhD in mass communication from the University of Florida. Her expertise spans media law, ethics, and the regulation of emerging technologies, with a focus on freedom of expression and democratic values.
Education:
- B.A. in Communication and B.S. in Justice Systems, Truman State University (2001)
- M.A. in Professional Journalism, University of Iowa
- Juris Doctorate, University of Iowa
- Ph.D. in Mass Communication, University of Florida
Research interests include media freedom, access to information, government transparency, and the ethical regulation of social media and emerging technologies. Her work bridges legal frameworks and practical implications for journalists and tech industries.
Sanders has authored over 30 scholarly articles and co-authored the casebook *First Amendment and the Fourth Estate: The Law of Mass Media*. She served as the first female editor of *Communication Law and Policy*, a peer-reviewed journal. Her grants include National Science Foundation funding and pedagogy grants for integrating technology in education.
Professional roles include:
- Expert witness/consultant for Fortune 500 companies and international governments
- Board member of Truman State University Foundation
- Former Board Secretary and Governance Chair, Student Press Law Center
Teaching experience includes courses on comparative media law, media ethics, and surveillance technologies at Penn State, the University of Texas, and Northwestern University’s Qatar campus. Her pedagogical innovations include early adoption of hybrid courses.
