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Danny Parker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Her work focuses on communication ecologies' role in poverty reproduction and political identity formation among marginalized communities. She holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has received multiple awards for research and teaching.
- PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- MA, University of Georgia
- BA, Georgia State University
- AA, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Her research combines ethnography with structural analysis, examining how carceral economics, news media, and interpersonal narratives shape political disengagement. She advises nonprofits on inclusive journalism practices and advocates for community resource access. Teaching emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and democratic engagement through group projects addressing real-world social issues.
- Recipient of 2024 Institute for Research on Poverty Fellowship
- 2023 ICA Top Poster Award winner
Current work explores narrative transmission mechanisms in impoverished communities and their policy implications. Maintains active collaborations with non-profits to bridge academic research with grassroots needs.
