Carrie P. Freeman

Dr. Carrie P. Freeman is a Professor in the Department of Communication at Georgia State University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she teaches in both the Communication Ph.D. Program and Mass Communication M.A. Program. She is an accomplished scholar with expertise in media ethics, strategic communication for social justice movements, and the media's construction of nonhuman animal and environmental issues.

Her research interests include:

• Media ethics and society
• Strategic communication for social change
• Animal rights and veganism in media representation
• Intersection of human rights, animal rights, and environmental movements
• Critical cultural studies of communication

Dr. Freeman's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on how communication can bridge social movements working toward human rights, animal protection, and environmental sustainability. Her publications explore how media representations shape public understanding of these interconnected issues, with particular attention to framing strategies around animal agriculture and veganism, and how shared values can unite diverse social movements.

Dr. Freeman has received significant recognition for her work:

• "The Human Animal Earthling Identity" named "Book Most Likely to Save the Planet" (IPPY Awards 2021)
• "The Human Animal Earthling Identity" named top Environmental Book (National Indie Excellence Awards, 2021)
• "Framing Farming" was a 2016 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist

As an educator and mentor, Dr. Freeman actively engages students through her undergraduate and graduate courses and as faculty advisor for the PEACE Club. She is committed to campus sustainability initiatives and has served as head judge for sustainability awards at the GSU Undergraduate Research Conference. Beyond the classroom, she extends her influence through media outreach as co-host of Second Opinion Radio and producer of the environmental program "In Tune to Nature" on Radio Free Georgia, with podcasts available at cpfreeman.podbean.com.